A new survey has been rolled out across Victoria to gather opinions on the future of energy in the region. Launched this week, the initiative aims to understand what residents and businesses think about shifting energy systems as demand grows and technology evolves.
The survey covers a range of topics, from how people use power at home to their views on renewable sources like wind and solar. It’s open to anyone living or working in Victoria, with responses accepted online or through paper forms available at community centres. Organisers hope the feedback will help map out practical steps for upgrading the energy network over the coming years.
With households and industries leaning more on electricity—think electric cars and modern appliances—the push comes at a pivotal moment. The region’s ageing grid faces pressure to keep up, and this survey is part of a wider effort to figure out what’s needed next. Ideas like boosting clean energy or improving storage solutions are on the table, but the focus is on hearing what matters most to locals.
The process is straightforward: fill out the form, share your thoughts, and send it back by the deadline later this spring. Planners say every response will feed into a report due out later in 2025, which will guide decisions on everything from infrastructure upgrades to managing rising costs.
It’s not about quick fixes—this is a chance for Victorians to have their say on a system that’ll power their lives for decades. With the survey now live, the clock’s ticking for people to weigh in on how they want their energy future to look.