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Victorians who buy electric cooktops to replace gas models will be able to use their receipt to claim rebates of about $140 under changes to the state’s energy upgrades program that have taken effect, with plans to allow major retailers to provide the discounts.
On Sunday, Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said electric cooktops had been added to the Victorian Energy Upgrade scheme, a program that helps discount the price of appliances if they are replacing inefficient or gas products.
