Energy transition milestones
2023
Victoria powered by 38% renewable energy
SEC Strategic Plan confirmed
SEC announces Pioneer investment
SEC entity and board established
Constitutional enshrinement Bill to go before parliament
SEC builds awareness of career opportunities in renewable energy through engagement with students at career days and events - ongoing
2024
New homes requiring a planning permit to be all-electric
SEC to pilot first household electrification offering
Electric vehicle charging stations to be installed across regional Victoria
SEC continues to build pipeline of potential assets and technologies aligned with short and long-term supply strategy
Victorian Energy Jobs Plan released
2025
SEC to begin servicing government electricity requirements
SEC to expand household electrification offering
SEC Centre of Training Excellence implementation
Achieve 28-33% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
2028
Yallourn Power Station to close
2030
Victoria powered by 65% renewable energy
Achieve at least 2.6 GW of renewable energy storage capacity
Achieve 45% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
2035
Victoria powered by 95% renewable energy
Achieve at least 6.3 GW of renewable energy storage
Generate 4 GW of capacity from off-shore wind
Loy Yang A power station to close
Achieve 75-80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
SEC target of 4.5 GW
2040
Generate 9 GW of capacity from off-shore wind
2045
Achieve economy wide net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045
Latest news:
Joining the conversation on Gippsland’s energy future
12 August 2026
SEC will be at the Gippsland New Energy Conference (GNEC) in Traralgon on 18 and 19 August, joining industry, government and community leaders to explore the opportunities emerging from Victoria’s energy transition.
SEC supports Natimuk’s gymnasts on the road to recovery
10 August 2026
When a fast-moving fire tore through Grass Flat, 30 kilometres west of the SEC Renewable Energy Park – Horsham, in January 2026, it destroyed about 30 buildings, including homes, farms and businesses.
Smart ways to stay warm this winter
06 August 2026
While the days are starting to stretch out, many households are reaching for the heater controls when they wake up to frosty mornings or after the sun’s gone down. The good news? A few small changes can help you use less energy at home while keeping the winter chill at bay.
SEC’s giant battery powering Victoria through peak demand
27 July 2026
SEC’s giant battery in Plumpton is delivering strong results, providing Victorians with electricity when they need it most and easing pressure on wholesale electricity prices.