South Australian households on experiencing financial hardship may be entitled to assistance with their energy bills from the South Australian Government.
In this article, Canstar Blue lists current energy rebates in South Australia, and how to access them.
Electricity and gas rebates in SA
South Australians may be eligible for one or more energy rebates offered by the South Australian Government. Eligible Centrelink recipients are also provided with financial assistance in paying their energy bills.
Here are the electricity concessions offered in SA:
Energy Bill Concession
For concession card holders or Centrelink recipients in South Australia, a concession is provided to help with the cost of energy bills.
- Concession amount: Up to $263.15 per year.
- Eligibility: To be eligible for this payment, South Australians must either hold a concession card (Pensioner Concession Card, DVA Gold Card, Low Income Health Care Card, Commonwealth Seniors Health Card) or receive an eligible Centrelink payment. Applicants must not be living with someone earning more than $3,000 a year unless they get an allowance from Centrelink or are the applicant’s domestic partner/spouse/dependent.
- Applied to: Electricity and gas bills (including LPG).
- How to apply: South Australians can apply for this concession online, either through the SA Gov website or by emailing a completed household concessions form to Concessions SA. Asylum seekers who fit the eligibility criteria can apply for this concession through their Status Resolution Support Service (SRSS).
Compare energy deals
Here are some sponsored deals from the retailers on our database that include a link to the retailer’s website for further details. These are products from our 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 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.
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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 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.
Cost of Living Concession
The Cost of Living Concession is designed to help those with low incomes afford cost of living expenses such as water, electricity and gas bills. Note: figures for 2024-25 Cost of Living Concession will be released soon.
- Concession amount: For the 2023-2024 financial year, these are the rebates available:
- Homeowner-occupiers: $243.90
- Homeowner-occupiers who are self-funded retirees with a Commonwealth Seniors Health Card: $122
- Tenants: $122
- Eligibility: The Cost of Living Concession is available to holders of either a Pensioner Concession Card, Gold Card from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Low Income Health Care Card, Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, are on an eligible Centrelink payment or meet low income provisions.
- Applied to: Electricity, gas and water bills.
- How to apply: Applicants can find the application form by contacting Concessions SA or on the SA Gov website. Applications must be received by 31 December for that financial year.
Residential Park Resident Concession
The Residential Park Resident Concession is catered to concession card holders and Centrelink recipients who live in a residential park or caravan park. It can be combined with the Cost of Living Concession.
- Concession amount: Up to $622.85 per year for owners and up to $409.45 for tenants who pay for water and energy.
- Eligibility: Applicants must hold a concession card (Pensioner Concession, DVA Gold, Low Income Health Care or Commonwealth Seniors Health Card) or receive an eligible Centrelink payment, such as JobSeeker or Parenting Payment, as well as live at this residence.
- Applied to: Electricity, water and sewerage bills.
- How to apply: To receive this concession, applicants will need to download the application for Concessions Residential Park Residents form, complete and email to concessions@sa.gov.au.
Medical Heating and Cooling Concession
South Australian low-income residents who require heating/cooling due to a medical condition can receive a concession to help with air conditioner and heating costs.
- Concession amount: $263.15 per year.
- Eligibility: This concession is available to concession card holders or Centrelink payment receivers who have, or are the guardian of someone who has, a medical condition affecting the ability to self-regulate body temperature. The household must use an air conditioning unit and provide evidence from a medical specialist that cooling and heating is required at the home to prevent worsening of the condition.
- Applied to: Electricity bills.
- How to apply: Applicants will need to fill out a Medical Heating and Cooling Concession application form, which can be downloaded or sent by Concessions SA. The application form will need to be completed by a medical practitioner, then submitted via email to MHC@sa.gov.au.
Home Dialysis Electricity Concession
South Australians receiving home-based dialysis treatment should receive the Home Dialysis Electricity Concession to cover the electricity costs associated with running the dialysis machine.
- Concession amount: $165 per year.
- Eligibility: Any person that is undergoing dialysis treatment at home and has received approval from a South Australian health practitioner.
- Applied to: Deposited to bank account during April or May annually.
- How to apply: Applicants can find a Home Dialysis Concession Claim Form at the renal unit where treatment is received. The applicant and their South Australian health practitioner will both need to complete the form, then a renal unit staff member can process the application.
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