Victorian energy portfolio

Powering Victoria’s future.

Australians Unified supports a Victorian energy system that is reliable, affordable, secure and scalable. Our portfolio brings people together around common ground: dependable power for households, businesses, industry, infrastructure and the economic growth that supports communities across Victoria.

We advocate for resilience, technological innovation and a balanced mix of generation and storage solutions—so essential services and everyday Victorians can count on energy when it matters.

Energy priorities for Victoria

Explore the core priorities of the Victorian Energy Portfolio. Each area is designed to strengthen energy security while supporting practical, long-term outcomes for Victorian communities, employers and critical services.

Reliable electricity

Support dependable electricity supply through a strong state network, regional transmission infrastructure and reliable large-scale generation. Victoria needs power that is available for homes, hospitals, schools, transport networks and industry.

Affordable household energy

Put household energy affordability at the centre of planning. Secure, scalable supply and sensible investment can help Victorian families manage energy costs without compromising reliability.

Secure industry and resilience

Back the energy supply that businesses and industry need to operate, invest and employ. Resilient systems, critical-services power arrangements and emergency energy planning help Victoria prepare for disruption.

Energy security is a shared Victorian priority

Reliable energy underpins Victoria’s future prosperity. It keeps lights on at home, supports essential services, enables productive businesses and gives communities confidence during emergencies. Australians Unified seeks to unite Victorians behind practical energy choices that balance reliability, resilience, innovation and affordability.

Maintain dependable baseload generation

Victoria requires dependable large-scale electricity generation as part of a balanced energy mix. Australians Unified supports planning that recognises the importance of firm supply alongside new technologies and energy storage, helping keep the system stable as demand and infrastructure change.

Build a resilient energy future

From state electricity networks and regional transmission to emergency planning and critical-services power systems, the Victorian Energy Portfolio focuses on the foundations of energy security. Get involved with Australians Unified and help advance a practical vision for reliable, affordable and scalable energy across Victoria.

Core pillars of Victoria's energy portfolio

A balanced strategy focused on maintaining grid stability, modernising generation assets, scaling long-duration storage, and expanding statewide infrastructure to keep power reliable and affordable.

Energy security and grid stability

Protecting Victoria's homes, hospitals, and heavy industries requires resilient transmission networks, peak demand management, and contingency planning. We focus on ensuring adequate supply across regional and urban networks.

Baseload support and generation modernisation

Drawing lessons from international upgrades in Japan, Germany, and China, we support improving the operational flexibility, emissions efficiency, and lifecycle reliability of foundational baseload assets like Loy Yang and Yallourn.

Hydro and long-duration storage

Expanding pumped hydro assets and utility-scale battery systems provides firm capacity during high demand. Scalable storage acts as a natural buffer to smooth peak volatility and secure our regional energy supplies.

Transmission and future technologies

Connecting renewable energy zones with established industry corridors requires modern grid transmission. We integrate smart networks and EV infrastructure to future-proof economic growth across Victoria.

Victorian energy portfolio FAQ

Explore answers to common questions about Victoria's energy security, existing baseload generation, modernisation pathways, storage infrastructure, and long-term economic planning.

What is the primary role of the Victorian Energy Portfolio?

The Victorian Energy Portfolio is responsible for supporting a reliable, affordable, secure, and scalable energy system. It underpins households, industry, infrastructure, regional communities, and economic growth across Victoria by balancing system reliability, capital investment, generation capacity, storage capability, and long-term energy security.

How does Victoria maintain energy security and network resilience?

Energy security focuses on ensuring Victoria has adequate generation, network transmission capacity, flexible storage, and robust contingency planning. Key priorities include electricity reliability, network resilience, peak demand management, regional electricity infrastructure, emergency preparedness, and critical service protection.

What role does existing baseload generation play in the state's energy mix?

Existing large-scale baseload generation facilities—such as Loy Yang A, Loy Yang B, and Yallourn—continue to provide critical large-scale capacity, grid stability, and industrial energy security. Maintaining system adequacy and proactive infrastructure management ensures Victoria’s manufacturing and essential services remain powered.

Why is generation modernisation being considered for existing assets?

Australians Unified supports evaluating proven international approaches that improve efficiency, operational flexibility, reliability, emissions performance, and plant lifecycle management. Modernising existing electricity generation infrastructure ensures assets can respond dynamically to peak demands while maintaining system stability.

What international case studies guide Victoria's energy modernisation?

Key international precedents include:

  • China: Large-scale coal fleet modernisation programs alongside renewable expansion, transmission networks, and pumped hydro developments.
  • Japan: Significant investment in high-efficiency generation technologies and continuous infrastructure upgrades.
  • Germany: Programs dedicated to increasing generation flexibility and supporting grid management throughout broad energy transitions.

How do hydro and long-duration energy storage support the grid?

Hydro-electric and pumped hydro infrastructure store energy over extended durations and release high-capacity power during peak demand periods. Together with regional water storage assets, these systems provide natural grid support, buffer volatility, and stimulate regional infrastructure investment.

What infrastructure connects regional generation to Victorian households and industry?

Reliable transmission and distribution corridors connect generation and storage assets directly to major consumers. Priorities include connecting designated Renewable Energy Zones (REZs), completing regional transmission line upgrades, and securing heavy industrial power access across the statewide electricity network.

How do emerging technologies and battery storage contribute to future stability?

Grid-scale batteries, community storage, and commercial battery installations balance short-term supply and demand fluctuations. Emerging technologies—including electric vehicle infrastructure, smart microgrids, and advanced energy technologies—enable future economic expansion and industrial capability.

What are Victoria's primary state responsibilities and strategic challenges?

Victoria oversees energy policy, infrastructure coordination, transmission planning, generation development, and industrial energy settings. Moving forward, the state must address strategic challenges including household energy affordability, growing peak electricity demand, infrastructure replacement, industrial competitiveness, and energy-sector workforce capability.

How does the Energy Portfolio connect with other state portfolios?

Energy underpins multiple core portfolios:

  • Housing: Residential energy efficiency and household demand.
  • Industry: Manufacturing competitiveness and business productivity.
  • Skills & workforce: Developing engineering, technical, and trade capabilities.
  • Transport: Fleet electrification and vehicle charging networks.
  • Regional development: Long-term investment, regional jobs, and local economic growth.