Energy rebates are offered in every Australian state and territory, and while thousands are eligible for these concessions, only a fraction of people seem to realise. If you’re struggling with the price of electricity, then consider whether you could be receiving a government discount on energy.
Canstar Blue lists the rebates and concessions available in the following states and territories:
Energy Bill Relief Fund
There is now a nationwide energy bill concession known as the Energy Bill Relief Fund, which has been allocated as part of the most recent Federal Budget. From July 1, 2023, this fund will be available to more than five million households that are considered the ‘most in need’.
Eligible households for this fund have so far been outlined as:
- Pensioners
- Commonwealth Seniors Health Card holders
- Families receiving income support, including the Family Tax Benefit A and B
As of December 2023, qualifying customers in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania are set to receive up to $500 towards electricity or gas bills. Households in the Northern Territory will be eligible for rebates of up to $350, Victorians can claim up to $250, and homes in the Australian Capital Territory can get $175.
These payments should be made directly to eligible customers electricity accounts. For further details it is best to visit your relevant state or territory government’s website.
NSW Electricity Rebates
New South Wales has multiple energy rebates for residential customers:
- Low Income Household Rebate
- Family Energy Rebate
- Gas Rebate
- Life Support Rebate
- Medical Energy Rebate
- Seniors Energy Rebate
- Energy Accounts Payment Assistance Scheme
NSW Pensioner and Low-Income Household Rebate
This is a concession for pensioners, seniors, veterans and households struggling to keep on top of their electricity bill. It involves an annual payment of $285 to eligible NSW residents.
| Concession name | Low Income Household Rebate |
|---|---|
| Rebate amount | Up to $285 a year |
| Energy type | Electricity |
| Eligibility requirements | 1) Be a residential electricity customer or resident of an on-supplied scheme, with the account in your name. 2) Hold a Pensioner Concession Card, Department of Veterans Affairs Gold Card or Health Care Card. |
Low Income Household Rebate, NSW Government. Accurate as of December 2023.
NSW Family Energy Rebate
Low income families on family Tax benefit A or B may be eligible for an annual electricity rebate of $180. If you also receive the Low Income Household rebate (above), the Family Energy rebate is capped at $20. Applications for the 2023-2024 Rebate are now open, but close at 11pm on June 16, 2024.
| Concession name | Family Energy Rebate |
|---|---|
| Rebate amount | Up to $180 a year |
| Energy type | Electricity |
| Eligibility requirements | 1) Be an electricity retail customer or an on-supplied electricity account holder. 2) Receive Family Tax Benefit A or B. |
Family Energy Rebate, NSW Government. Accurate as of December 2023.
NSW Medical Energy Rebate
The medical rebate assists customers if they, or someone living with them, is unable to self-regulate their body temperature. This is often associated with diseases like Parkinson’s and Multiple Sclerosis, however an independent diagnosis is required to confirm the person is unable to control their body temperature before receiving the rebate.
| Concession name | Medical Energy Rebate |
|---|---|
| Rebate amount | Up to $285 a year |
| Energy type | Electricity |
| Eligibility requirements | 1) Hold a Pensioner Concession Card, Department of Veterans Affairs Card or Health Care Card. 2) Have been diagnosed with a condition that makes it difficult to self-regulate body temperature. |
Medical Energy Rebate, NSW Government. Accurate as of December 2023.
NSW Life Support Rebate
If an electricity customer or someone living with them requires life support, they may be eligible to have the energy costs of their life support equipment rebated. To receive this rebate, the life support machine must be from the government’s approved list. The value of the rebate will vary with different equipment. Please note customers will need to reapply for this rebate every two years.
| Concession name | Life Support Rebate |
|---|---|
| Rebate amount | Depends on the support machine and number of days in billing period, but up to $1,343 per household, per financial year |
| Energy type | Electricity |
| Eligibility requirements | 1) Require life support equipment from the NSW government’s approved list of equipment. 2) Have a doctor sign off that you need the equipment for your place of residence. |
Life Support Rebate, NSW Government. Accurate as of December 2023.
NSW Gas Rebate
This rebate is essentially the gas equivalent of the low-income household electricity rebate. It provides pensioners, veterans and low-income natural gas and LPG customers with an annual rebate. Mains natural gas and LPG customers receive up to $110 per year, while those receiving LPG can claim $121.
| Concession name | NSW Gas Rebate |
|---|---|
| Rebate amount | Up to $110 a year |
| Energy type | Natural Gas |
| Eligibility requirements | 1) Be a natural gas retail customer or resident of on-supplied scheme, or, purchase LPG for domestic cooking, heating or hot water. 2) Hold a PCC, DVA Gold Card or HCC |
NSW Gas Rebate, NSW Government. Accurate as of December 2023.
NSW Seniors Rebate
This rebate is available to self-funded retirees living in NSW. It offers a $200 rebate for retirees each financial year for their main place of residence.
| Concession name | NSW Seniors Rebate |
|---|---|
| Rebate amount | Up to $200 a year |
| Energy type | Electricity |
| Eligibility requirements | 1) Be a self-funded retiree with a residential electricity account 2) Hold a current Commonwealth Seniors Health Care card. |
NSW Seniors Energy Rebate, NSW Government. Accurate as of December 2023.
NSW Electricity Prices
Here are some of the cheapest published deals from the retailers on our database that include a link to the retailer’s website for further details. These are products from referral partners†. These costs are based on the Ausgrid network in Sydney but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 3911kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area and to see other products in our database that may be available. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision. The next three tabs feature products exclusively from AGL, EnergyAustralia and Origin.
Here are the AGL Energy plans on our database for NSW. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the Ausgrid network in Sydney but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 3911kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area and to see other products in our database that may be available. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here are the EnergyAustralia plans on our database for NSW. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the Ausgrid network in Sydney but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 3911kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area and to see other products in our database that may be available. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here are the Origin Energy plans on our database for NSW. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the Ausgrid network in Sydney but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 3911kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area and to see other products in our database that may be available. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
QLD Electricity Rebates
The state government provides a number of electricity and gas rebates to Queensland residential customers:
- Electricity and Natural Gas Rebate
- Cost of Living Rebate
- Emergency Life Support
- Medical Rebate
QLD Pensioner Electricity and Gas Rebate
The Queensland government gives a yearly payment to seniors, pensioners and veterans. It includes a large rebate on both electricity and gas for any customer holding a Pensioner Concession Card, Queensland Seniors Card, Department of Veterans Affairs Card and anyone holding asylum-seeker status. Please note, some card holders may only be eligible for the electricity rebate.
| Concession name | Electricity and Natural Gas Rebate |
|---|---|
| Rebate amount | $372.20 (electricity); $86.75 (gas) |
| Energy type | Electricity & Natural Gas |
| Eligibility requirements | 1) Be an electricity retailer customer or resident of on-supplied scheme. 2) Hold a Pensioner Concession Card, Queensland Seniors Card, Department of Veterans Affairs Card or ImmiCard. |
QLD Pensioner’s Rebate, QLD Government. Accurate as of December 2023.
Cost of Living Rebate
Eligible Queenslanders can claim up to $700 off the cost of energy bills in 2023-2024 through a rebate partially funded by the Australian Government’s Energy Relief Bill Fund. The scheme is available to all Queensland households; if you receive the above Queensland Electricity Rebate, you will automatically receive a $700 Cost of Living Rebate as a quarterly bill credit. Almost all other households will be eligible for a lower $550 rebate, which will again be applied automatically as a bill credit each quarter.
| Concession name | Cost of Living Rebate |
|---|---|
| Rebate amount | $700 for low-income/vulnerable households, $550 for all others |
| Energy type | Electricity |
| Eligibility requirements | 1) Be an electricity retailer customer or resident of on-supplied scheme. 2) Be separately metered and charged for their own electricity use. |
QLD Cost of Living Rebate, QLD Government. Accurate as of December 2023.
Electricity Life Support Concession
The Queensland government provides a rebate to customers suffering a serious illness which forces them to rely on a home-based oxygen concentrator or kidney dialysis machine. If you receive this concession, you will also receive special care in the event of power outages. Please note, for the oxygen concentrator concession customers may need to also hold a Pensioner Concession, Health Care or Queensland Seniors Card.
| Concession name | Electricity Life Support Concession |
|---|---|
| Rebate amount | $975.60 per year for each oxygen concentrator; or $653.34 per year for each kidney dialysis machine. |
| Energy type | Electricity |
| Eligibility requirements | 1) Have at least one resident on the property requiring life support. 2) Received an oxygen concentrator or kidney dialysis machine free through a Queensland hospital or subsidy scheme. |
Life Support Concession, QLD Government. Accurate as of December 2023.
Medical Cooling and Heating Rebate
Customers suffering with a chronic condition which is aggravated by changes in temperature, such as Multiple Sclerosis, autonomic system dysfunction or a skin inflammatory condition, may be eligible for an annual rebate on their electricity bill. You must hold a current Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card to receive this rebate and you must be diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition. Please note customers will need to reapply for this rebate every two years.
| Concession name | Medical Cooling and Heating Electricity Concession Scheme |
|---|---|
| Rebate amount | $479.03 per year |
| Energy type | Electricity |
| Eligibility requirements | 1) Have a qualifying medical condition that makes it difficult to regulate body temperature. 2) Pensioner Concession Card, DVA Card or Health Care Card |
Life Support Concession, QLD Government. Accurate as of December 2023.
QLD Electricity Prices
Here are some of the cheapest published deals from the retailers on our database that include a link to the retailer’s website for further details. These are products from referral partners†. These costs are based on the Energex network in Brisbane but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4613kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area and to see other products in our database that may be available. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision. The next three tabs feature products exclusively from AGL, EnergyAustralia and Origin.
Here are the AGL Energy plans on our database for SEQ. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the Energex energy network in Brisbane but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4613kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area and to see other products in our database that may be available. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here are the EnergyAustralia plans on our database for SEQ. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the Energex network in Brisbane but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4613kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area and to see other products in our database that may be available. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here are the Origin Energy plans on our database for SEQ. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the Energex network in Brisbane but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4613kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area and to see other products in our database that may be available. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Victoria Electricity Rebates
Victoria has a number of electricity and gas rebates that not enough customers take advantage of. Rather than paying a fixed amount each year, Victorian rebates pay a percentage of your annual bill. This could possibly help you save hundreds of dollars on power each year. If your electricity use is over $3,563 however, you may need to apply for the Excess Electricity Concession to continue receiving a government discount. Victoria’s rebates are the following:
- Annual Electricity Concession
- Excess Electricity Concession
- Non-Mains Energy Concession
- Excess Gas Concession
- Medical Cooling Concession
- Life Support Concession
- Winter Gas Concession
VIC Pensioner and Low-Income Earner Electricity Rebate
This rebate is for Victorian pensioners, seniors, veterans and low-income earners. It provides concession card holders with an annual rebate on electricity, equivalent to 17.5% of their bill. Please note this rebate does not apply to the first $171.60 of the annual bill.
| Concession name | Annual Electricity Concession |
|---|---|
| Rebate amount | 17.5% of your total bill after discounts and credits |
| Energy type | Electricity |
| Eligibility requirements | Hold a Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card or Department of Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card. |
Pensioner and Low-Income Concession, Victorian Government. Accurate as of December 2023.
VIC Excess Electricity Concession
Pensioners, seniors, veterans and low-income earners who experience unexpectedly high annual electricity costs can apply for for a 17.5% concession, calculated after retailer discounts and solar credits are deducted. This rebate is currently available to eligible customers whose electricity bills totalled more than $3,563 for the annual period beginning December 1, 2022.
| Concession name | Excess Electricity Concession |
|---|---|
| Rebate amount | 17.5% of your total bill after discounts and credits |
| Energy type | Electricity |
| Eligibility requirements | 1) Hold a Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card or Department of Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card. 2) Have electricity service and usage costs above $3,563 for the annual period starting December 1, 2022. |
Excess Electricity Concession, Victorian Government. Accurate as of December 2023.
VIC Non-Mains Energy Concession
If you don’t rely on grid electricity or mains natural gas, you may be entitled to the non-mains energy concession to help cover your annual costs. Non-mains sources of energy include LPG, firewood, heating oil, generator fuel and electricity accessed through an embedded network. The rebate value depends on how much has been spent on energy that year. Please note a separate rebate is paid for each energy fuel type. Special conditions apply for firewood and generator fuel concessions.
| Concession name | Non-Mains Energy Concession |
|---|---|
| Rebate amount | $55 for spending from $100 to $318.99 $168 for spending from $319 to $957.99 $279 for spending from $958 to $1,593.99 $398 for spending from $1,594 to $2,274.99 $509 for spending from $2,275 to $2,910.99 $619 for spending $2,911 and above. |
| Energy type | LPG, firewood, heating oil, generator fuel and embedded energy. |
| Eligibility requirements | 1) Hold a Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card or Department of Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card. 2) Rely on non-mains energy |
Non-Mains Energy Concession, Victorian Government. Accurate as of December 2023.
VIC Excess Gas Concession
Concession card holders may be entitled to an excess gas concession, provided their winter gas costs exceeded $2,067 in the May to October 2023 period. This rebate is available to pensioners, health care card owners and veterans.
| Concession name | Excess Gas Concession |
|---|---|
| Rebate amount | 17.5% of your total bill after discounts and credits |
| Energy type | Gas |
| Eligibility requirements | 1) Hold a Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card or Department of Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card. 2) Have domestic mains gas service and usage costs above $2,067 for the period from May 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023. |
Excess Gas Concession, Victorian Government. Accurate as of December 2023.
VIC Medical Cooling Concession
Electricity account holders suffering from an approved list of conditions can apply to receive a 17.5% electricity concession on top of the annual electricity concession (total of 35%).
| Concession name | Medical Cooling Concession |
|---|---|
| Rebate amount | 17.5% of usage and service charges after discounts and credits |
| Energy type | Electricity |
| Eligibility requirements | 1) Hold a Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card or Department of Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card. 2) Suffer a condition from a list of pre-approved conditions that make it difficult to self-regulate body temperature. 3) Applies to domestic electricity usage and service costs between November 1 and April 30. |
Medical Cooling Concession, Victorian Government. Accurate as of December 2023.
VIC Life Support Concession
Concession card holders who require an eligible life support system at home could be entitled to the Victorian Government’s life support concession. This rebate only applies to oxygen concentrators, haemodialysis machines and intermittent peritoneal dialysis machines.
| Concession name | Life Support Concession |
|---|---|
| Rebate amount | 1,880 kWh worth of electricity per year, 168 kilolitres of water each year |
| Energy type | Electricity & Water |
| Eligibility requirements | 1) Hold a Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card or Department of Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card. 2) Require an eligible life support system. |
Life Support Concession, Victorian Government. Accurate as of December 2023.
VIC Winter Gas Concession
This rebate helps pensioners and low-income families deal with the dreaded winter heating bill. Concession card holders that use mains natural gas can receive a concession of 17.5% off their gas bill, so long as it’s under $2,067 for the winter period (May 1 to October 31). Please note, the concession does not apply to the first $62.40 of the six-month winter period bills.
| Concession name | Winter Gas Concession |
|---|---|
| Rebate amount | 17.5% of your total bill after discounts and credits |
| Energy type | Natural Gas |
| Eligibility requirements | Hold a Pensioner Concession Card or Health Care Card or Department of Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card. |
Winter Gas Concession, Victorian Government. Accurate as of December 2023.
VIC Electricity Prices
Here are some of the cheapest published deals from the retailers on our database that include a link to the retailer’s website for further details. These are products from referral partners†. Costs are based on the Citipower network in Melbourne but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4000kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area and to see other products in our database that may be available. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision. The next three tabs feature products exclusively from AGL, EnergyAustralia and Origin.
Here are the AGL Energy plans on our database for Victoria. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the Citipower network in Melbourne but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4000kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area and to see other products in our database that may be available. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here are the EnergyAustralia plans on our database for Victoria. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the Citipower network in Melbourne but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4000kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area and to see other products in our database that may be available. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here are the Origin Energy plans on our database for Victoria. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the Citipower energy network in Melbourne but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4000kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area and to see other products in our database that may be available. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
South Australia Electricity Rebates
South Australia also has a bunch of energy rebates like the other states, which are worth investigating for households struggling to pay their bills. Here are the concessions on offer in SA:
- Energy Bill Concession
- Medical Heating and Cooling Concession
- Cost of Living Concession
- SA Energy Concession Discount Offer
- Residential Park Resident Concession
- Home Dialysis Electricity Concession
SA Pensioner and Low-income Earner Energy Pension
The South Australian Government has a catch-all rebate for pensioners, seniors, veterans and low-income earners. It is a $263.15 rebate to cover both electricity and gas (ie: If you have both electricity and gas, the rebate remains at $263.15).
| Concession name | Energy Bill Concession |
|---|---|
| Rebate amount | $263.15 to cover both electricity and gas |
| Energy type | Electricity, Natural Gas & LPG |
| Eligibility requirements | Hold a Pensioners Card, Seniors Card, Health Care card, DVA Gold Card or receive certain Centrelink benefits. |
Energy Bill Concession, SA Government. Accurate as of December 2023.
SA Medical Concession
If a bill payer or someone living at the property suffers a condition that makes them unable to regulate their body temperature, the South Australian Government offers a rebate to help with the cost of cooling and/or heating.
| Concession name | Medical Heating and Cooling Concession |
|---|---|
| Rebate amount | $263.15 to cover both electricity and gas |
| Energy type | Electricity, Natural Gas & LPG |
| Eligibility requirements | 1) Must be diagnosed with a condition that makes it difficult to regulate body temperature. This must be signed off by a qualified medical practitioner. 2) Hold an eligible Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card or DVA Gold Card. |
Medical Concession, SA Government. Accurate as of December 2023.
SA Cost of Living Concession
The cost of living concession is a general concession to ease the cost of basic utilities like water, gas, medical bills and electricity. You can apply for this concession even if you’re receiving the Energy Bill Concession. Applications for this concession need to be submitted by December 31 to be eligible for 2023-2024 financial year.
| Concession name | Cost of Living Concession |
|---|---|
| Rebate amount | Homeowners – $243.90; Homeowner retirees with seniors health card – $122; Tenants – $122 |
| Energy type | Electricity, Natural Gas and other utilities |
| Eligibility requirements | Hold a Pensioner Concession Card, DVA card, Health Care Card, Seniors Card, receive a selected Centrelink payment, or can show low income provisions are met. |
Cost of Living Concession, SA Government. Accurate as of December 2023.
SA Electricity Prices
Here are some of the cheapest published deals from the retailers on our database that include a link to the retailer’s website for further details. These are products from referral partners†. These costs are based on the SA Power network in Adelaide but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4011kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area and to see other products in our database that may be available. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision. The next three tabs feature products exclusively from AGL, EnergyAustralia and Origin.
Here are the AGL Energy plans on our database for South Australia. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the SA Power network in Adelaide but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4011kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area and to see other products in our database that may be available. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here are the EnergyAustralia plans on our database for South Australia. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the SA Power network in Adelaide but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4011kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area and to see other products in our database that may be available. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Here are the Origin Energy plans on our database for South Australia. These are products from a referral partner†. These costs are based on the SA Power network in Adelaide but prices may vary depending on your circumstances. This comparison assumes general energy usage of 4011kWh/year for a residential customer on a single rate tariff. Please use our comparison tool for a specific comparison in your area and to see other products in our database that may be available. Our database may not cover all deals in your area. As always, check all details of any plan directly with the retailer before making a purchase decision.
Australian Capital Territory Electricity Rebates
Much like the other states, the ACT also has plenty of electricity rebates and programs which are worth investigating for households struggling to pay their bills. Here are the concessions on offer in ACT:
- Utilities Concession
- Home Energy Support Program
- Heating and Cooling Upgrade
- Sustainable Household Scheme
ACT Utilities Concession
This concession covers electricity, natural gas, water and sewerage for pensioner and low-income households in the ACT. It’s an annual concession to the amount of $750. A $50 one-off bonus payment is also available on this concession for the 2023-2024 financial year.
| Concession name | ACT Utilities Concession |
|---|---|
| Rebate amount | Up to $750 – Summer Rate (November to May): 95.071c/day, Winter Rate (June to October): 357.843c/day |
| Energy type | Electricity, Natural Gas, Water & Sewerage |
| Eligibility requirements | Hold an eligible Pensioner Concession Card, Low-Income Health Care Card or DVA Gold Card. |
Utilities Concession, ACT Government. Accurate as of December 2023.
ACT Home Energy Support Program
The Home Energy Support Program allows eligible ACT homeowners to cash in on rebates up to $5,000 to help install energy efficient products. Installations which can be completed under this rebate include rooftop solar, reverse cycle heating and cooling, hot water pumps, electric stovetops and ceiling insulation. Please note, residents will also need to attend a free online Everyday Climate Choices workshop to be eligible.
| Concession name | Home Energy Support Program |
|---|---|
| Rebate amount | Up to $2,500 for rooftop solar, up to $2,500 for all other upgrades |
| Energy type | Electricity & Solar |
| Eligibility requirements | Must be an ACT resident who owns their home, holds a Pensioner Concession Card or DVA Card and has a property with an Unimproved Value at or below $750,000 for freestanding homes/dual occupancies, and $300,000 for unit titled multi-story apartments. |
Home Energy Support Program, ACT Government. Accurate as of December 2023.
Western Australia Electricity Rebates
Western Australia offers a few rebates to help cover electricity and gas costs for vulnerable households. These include:
- Household Electricity Credit
- Energy Concession Extension Scheme
- Energy Assistance Payment
- Dependent Child Rebate
- Air Conditioning Rebate
WA Household Electricity Credit
The Household Electricity Credit is available to all households in WA. This is worth a total of $400 although some households may be eligible for more.
| Concession name | Household Electricity Credit |
|---|---|
| Rebate amount | $500 for households receiving the Energy Concession Extension Scheme, $400 for all others |
| Energy type | Electricity |
| Eligibility requirements | Be a WA resident with an active electricity account. |
Household Electricity Credit, WA Government. Accurate as of December 2023.
WA Energy Assistance Payment
The Energy Assistance Payment is a payment to assist financially vulnerable households with meeting their energy usage costs. This is paid annually to the amount of $326.33. Customers cannot be billed directly by the state’s providers – Synergy or Horizon Power – if they wish to receive this rebate.
| Concession name | Energy Assistance Payment |
|---|---|
| Rebate amount | $326.33 |
| Energy type | Electricity |
| Eligibility requirements | Must reside in the home, not be billed directly by Horizon Power or Synergy and hold an eligible Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card, Seniors or DVA Gold Card. |
Energy Assistance Payment, WA Government. Accurate as of July 2023.
Tasmania Electricity Rebates
Tasmania also has a few rebates to help cover electricity and gas costs for vulnerable households, particularly when it comes to heating expenses. These include:
- Annual Electricity Concession
- Heating Allowance
- Life Support Concession
- Medical Heating or Cooling Concession
TAS Annual Electricity Concession
The Annual Electricity Concession provides a daily discount to eligible customers to help offset the cost of their home power usage.
| Concession name | Annual Electricity Concession |
|---|---|
| Rebate amount | 1722.434 cents per day |
| Energy type | Electricity |
| Eligibility requirements | Must hold an eligible Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card, or ImmiCard. |
Annual Electricity Concession, Tasmanian Government. Accurate as of December 2023.
TAS Heating Allowance
Tasmania’s Heating Allowance is a two-part payment designed to help pensioners with their winter heating costs between May and September. Once approved, residents do not need to re-apply again for this allowance every year. However, it should be noted that if a single pensioner has more than $1,750 in cash assets and married/de facto pensioners have more than $2,750 they are ineligible.
| Concession name | Heating Allowance |
|---|---|
| Rebate amount | Up to $56 per year (two $28 payments) |
| Energy type | Electricity |
| Eligibility requirements | Must hold an eligible Pensioner Concession Card or receive a the Age Pension payment, Carer Payment, Disability Support Pension, Parenting Payment or Service Pension. |
Heating Allowance, Tasmanian Government. Accurate as of December 2023.
Northern Territory Electricity Rebates
The Northern Territory probably has the least amount of electricity concessions in the country. However, vulnerable customers up north do have the option of one of the following energy rebates:
- Electricity Concession
- Medical Support Allowance
NT Electricity Concession
The NT’s Electricity Concession can be applicable to a number of household types in the state, each with varying payments to suit their needs. Please note however, residents may need to be a member of the NT Concession Scheme to be eligible for some concession types.
| Concession name | Electricity Concession |
|---|---|
| Rebate amount | Households (including prepaid meters): up to $1,200 per annum for electricity (8,000 kW), Caravan Parks or Alternative Energy: $1.274 per day, |
| Energy type | Electricity |
| Eligibility requirements | Be a member of the NT Concession Scheme or live in a registered caravan park. Other conditions may apply for alternative energy or prepaid meters. |
Electricity Concession, NT Government. Accurate as of December 2023.
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