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VEU installations by TEIGE Electrical
We just wanted to share with you, something we think is important for our (potential) clients understand. TEIGE Electrical Services works with one of the largest Accredited Providers to the Victorian Energy Upgrades Program. We are the installers of the products, supplied by the Accredited
Monitoring your energy use with your smart-phone
These are a relatively new product to the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program. We’ve been using them now a couple of months and thought I’d mention a few particular use-cases that we’ve heard from our clients. 1 – The old freezer in the shed trick
Make an IMPACT with lighting products.
These cost the client only $19.95ea INSTALLED. Thanks to the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program. After replacing 6x MR16 halogen fittings the client will certainly be saving money on energy bills, while the lights are BRIGHTER and a much nicer, more even light throughout the
Back to school… during the holidays.
School holidays, time to get some work done! We are busy completing an upgrade under the VEU (Victorian Energy Upgrades), in an educational setting at an address that has already received a previous upgrade. The traditional diffused fluro troffers were upgraded with LED retrofit tubes.
Some upgrades may not be free but are certainly worth it
While conducting an upgrade to LED using the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program for an existing client’s investment property we were able to upgrade the kitchen’s fluro tube to an integrated LED unit. Unfortunately, in residential settings, an upgrade like this isn’t free. But if
To: Victorian energy-consumers
There is still many of you that haven’t taken advantage of the Victorian Energy Upgrade programs offering for free lighting upgrades. Perhaps you are uncomfortable with how this has been marketed to you in the past. Perhaps you are still (somehow) unaware it exists. Either
freelights.com.au
Our problem: No customers Our solution: A new brand to launch VEU (Victorian Energy Upgrades) specific marketing material from. In order to protect the TEIGE Electrical brand from a somewhat negative sentiment shared by some about the VEU program, we decided to create another to
The NEW kid in town
We’ve set up a new website (freelights.com.au) specifically for the services we provide under the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program. It’s mostly the same as what is available here, it just looks a little different. Our VEU upgrades in Bendigo will continue to be provided
New products! more freebies!
A device retailing for $129, can be installed for Victorians, FREE! Many of you have asked, and we’ve had it in the pipeline a while, but finally, we can offer these handy-dandy Bluetooth power monitors (or “Wireless In-Home Display” as we call them). Essentially, it
Can you still get free light globes?
Of course! We still carry a range of LED retrofit globes for the common lighting sockets in Victorian homes. Along with other lighting products used in Victorian Businesses, with a much broader range.
Commercial Installations
As we grow our business we are expanding our offering of commercial installations. For more information on how your business can get access to energy efficent lighting products at heavily subsidised (and potentialy free) prices check out our page here: Commercial Lighting Upgrades.
Happy Birthday… to us.
Often thought we were crazy to begin trading in the midst of the uncertainty during a global health pandemic…. …we were. But we’re not giving up. Today marks 12 months since we began enacting the plan that would bring TEIGE to fruition. We’ve now been
Veteran Owned (and operated)
Some of our existing clients may already know, that we are an Australian Veteran-Owned (and operated) small business. Having transitioned from Defence some years ago, the owner is rather passionate about ADF veteran advocacy and support. After leaving Defence, the owner/director was employed in varying
Real-World Energy Savings
We have been careful to not get suckered into listing percentage gains in advertising material, especially when it comes to energy consumption for the free LED upgrades. Many undoubtedly do it, and that is fine, but you really need to read closely to understand what
Many clients ask what we do with your old lights…
The short answer to that question is; “we decommission the equipment so it can’t be used again, then we dispose of the remains responsibly”, a more detailed response is provided below. Many lighting products (with the exception of the globes themselves) have multiple components, they
Smoke Detectors
They are so incredibly important! I think everyone knows that they are an important safety device for the home. They will literally save you, and your loved ones’ lives, if they are functioning. After being in so many Victorian homes recently, installing LED light globes
Current trading restrictions
Just as last time, we are limited in our ability to trade through these restrictions. VEU upgrades are on pause. We are still available for emergency work, should you require us!
Counting sheep…
This month saw another great little project completed for TEIGE. Replacing more than 50 light fittings in a sheering shed was an exciting and at times challenging (the right kind of challenge!) task that led to some fantastic results. By replacing the traditional fluorescent fittings