What are electricity rebates?
Electricity rebates are government-funded discounts to help reduce power bills for eligible customers.
These rebates typically apply only to specific groups such as pensioners, seniors, and low-income households.
New South Wales energy rebates and concessions
Energy Accounts Payment Assistance (EAPA)
The EAPA is an electricity rebate for Australians struggling to afford their electricity bills because of short-term financial crises (e.g. sudden loss of income, medical bill shock, receiving a disconnection letter or experiencing a natural disaster)
Note: Customers must immediately inform their energy retailer about their ongoing EAPA application. Energy retailers are not allowed to disconnect customers from the power grid as they wait to be assessed or approved.
Rebate amount
Varies based on the application
Energy type
Electricity
Eligibility requirements
- Two proof of identity documents (e.g. Australian driver's licence, Medicare card, passport).
- Current power bill as proof of the ongoing financial crisis.
Where to apply
Apply online on the MyService NSW website or in person/over the phone with a non-Government EAPA provider.
Source: Energy Accounts Payment Assistance (EAPA), NSW Government. Accurate as of January 2026.
Low-Income Household Rebate
The Low-Income Household Rebate is for eligible pensioners, seniors, veterans and households struggling to keep on top of their electricity bills.
Rebate amount
$285 (excluding GST) annually, $313.50 annually for embedded network customers
Energy type
Electricity
Eligibility requirements
- Be a residential customer with a home electricity account and bill in your name.
- Be the account holder of the bill you’ve provided.
- Have one of the following: a Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card, DVA gold card, DVA Gold Card marked with ‘War Widow’ or ‘War Widower Pensioner’, ‘Totally and Permanently Incapacitated’ (TPI) or ‘Disability Pension’ (EDA).
Where to apply
- Retail customers: Apply directly with your retailer online or by phone
- Embedded network: Apply through the MyService NSW portal.
Source: Low Income Household Rebate, NSW Government. Accurate as of January 2026.
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.
Rebate amount
$110 per year for retail customers, $121 per year for embedded network (on-supply) customers
Energy type
Natural gas or Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Eligibility requirements
- You have a gas account at home.
- The gas account and bill must be in your name.
- Account holder has one of the following: Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care card, DVA gold card, DVA Gold Card marked with ‘War Widow’ or ‘War Widower Pensioner’, ‘Totally and Permanently Incapacitated’ (TPI) or ‘Disability Pension’ (EDA).
Where to apply
- Retail customers: Apply directly with your gas provider.
- Embedded network and LPG customers: Apply online on the Service NSW portal.
Source: Gas Rebate, NSW Government. Accurate as of January 2026.
Seniors Energy Rebate
This rebate is available to self-funded retirees living in NSW. It offers a rebate for retirees each financial year for their main place of residence.
Note: Pensioner Concession Card holders and Department of Veterans' Affairs Gold Card holders cannot apply for the Seniors Energy Rebate. However, they may be eligible for the Low Income Household Rebate.
Rebate amount
Up to $200 per financial year (varies depending on circumstances)
Energy type
Electricity
Eligibility requirements
- Applicants must hold a current Commonwealth Seniors Health Card issued by either Services Australia or the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
- Residing in NSW.
- Be the primary account holder for their place of residence.
Where to apply
Apply directly online through the MyService NSW portal or by mailing your application to the NSW Energy Rebates PO Box.
Source: Seniors Energy Rebate, NSW Government. Accurate as of January 2026.
Family Energy Rebate
Low-income families may be eligible for an annual electricity rebate. If you also receive the Low Income Household rebate, the Family Energy rebate is capped at $20.
Rebate amount
Up to $180 a year, up to $198 for embedded network customers
Energy type
Electricity
Eligibility requirements
- Have a home electricity account and bill in your name.
- Have received the Family Tax Benefit last financial year (2024-2025) and lodged your tax return with the ATO.
- Have finalised your entitlement for the FTB with Centrelink.
Where to apply
Both retail and embedded network customers can apply by completing a Family Energy Rebate application on the MyService NSW website or by mailing it to NSW Energy Rebates PO Box.
Source: Family Energy Rebate, NSW Government. Accurate as of January 2026.
Life Support Rebate (Retail Customers)
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 that customers will need to reapply for this rebate every two years.
Rebate amount
Up to $1,343.20 per retail (on-market) household, per financial year, depending on the equipment type ($1,477.52 for customers on embedded networks).
Energy type
Electricity
Eligibility requirements
- A home electricity account and bill in your home.
- A GP verifying the use of life support equipment is required at their property by completing and signing the account holder’s application and declaration forms.
Where to apply
- Retail customers: Download, complete and submit a Life Support Rebate form with your energy provider.
- Embedded network customers: Download, complete and submit a Life Support Rebate form via the Service NSW portal.
Source: Life Support Rebate, NSW Government. Accurate as of January 2026.
Medical Energy Rebate
The medical rebate assists customers if they, or someone living with them, is unable to self-regulate their body temperature.
Rebate amount
Up to $285 per household and $313.50 for embedded network households per financial year
Energy type
Electricity
Eligibility requirements
- Hold an electricity account in NSW under your name.
- The main account holder of the electricity bill.
- Hold a Pensioner Concession Card, Department of Veterans Affairs Card or Health Care Card issued by Services Australia.
- You (or someone living with you) has been diagnosed with a condition by a registered medical practitioner that makes it difficult to self-regulate body temperature.
Where to apply
- Retail customers: Download, complete and submit a Medical Energy Rebate form with your energy provider.
- Embedded network customers: Download, complete and submit a Medical Energy Rebate form online via the Service NSW portal.
Source: Medical Energy Rebate, NSW Government. Accurate as of January 2026.
Queensland energy rebates and concessions
Queensland Electricity and Natural Gas Rebate
Note: Some applicants will only be eligible for the electricity rebate.
The Queensland Electricity and Natural Gas Rebate is a yearly payment to seniors, pensioners and veterans for electricity and gas.
Rebate amount
$386.34 GST included (electricity); $92.12 GST included (gas)
Energy type
Electricity and natural gas
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must have one of the following: Queensland Seniors card, Pensioner Concession card, Health Care, Low Income Health and Ex-Carer Allowance (child) card, DVA gold card. Alternatively, they must show evidence of their asylum status (e.g. Immicard).
Where to apply
- Retail customers should contact your electricity or gas provider to apply.
- Embedded network customers must contact your site operator to apply.
- If you’re supplied electricity through an Ergon card-operated meter, visit the Ergon Energy QLD website.
Source: Electricity and gas rebates, QLD Government. Accurate as of January 2026.
Home Energy Emergency Assistance Scheme
The Home Emergency Assistance Scheme is a one-off payment to households facing difficulties paying their electricity bills due to short-term financial emergencies or crises.
Note: customers will need to reapply for this rebate every two years.
Rebate amount
$720 one-off payment every two years
Energy type
Electricity
Eligibility requirements
- The applicant must be responsible for paying the outstanding bill.
- Must either: hold a current concession card, earn equal to or less than the Australian Government’s maximum income rate for part-age pensioners, or be participating in a hardship program or payment plan.
- Customers must have experienced an ‘emergency’ (e.g. unexpected loss of income and employment).
Where to apply
- Contact your energy provider to validate your eligibility before receiving an application number.
- Use the application number to complete an online application.
Source: Home Energy Emergency Assistance Scheme, QLD Government. Accurate as of January 2026.
Electricity Life Support Concession
The Electricity Life Support Concession is a yearly rebate to customers suffering a serious illness, which forces them to rely on a home-based oxygen concentrator or a kidney dialysis machine.
If you receive this concession, you will also receive special care in the event of power outages.
Rebate amount
$1,063.30 per year for each oxygen concentrator or $712.07 per year for each kidney dialysis machine
Energy type
Electricity
Eligibility requirements
- Applicants with free oxygen concentrators received through the Medical Aids Subsidy Scheme (MASS).
- Meet the criteria determined by MASS.
- Applicants with kidney dialysis machines must receive free home-based kidney dialysis machines from a Queensland Health hospital.
- To be eligible for the oxygen concentrators rebate, customers must hold: a Pensioner Concession Card, Health Card Card, Health Care Interim Voucher, Child Disability Allowance or a Queensland Seniors Card.
Where to apply
- Complete the Electricity Life Support Concession application form — this will be sent to you by the MASS within 14 working days (if you’re applying for the oxygen concentrator rebate) or the renal unit at a Queensland Health hospital (if you’re applying for the kidney dialysis rebate).
- If you’re applying for an oxygen concentrator, MASS should send you an application form within 14 days.
- If you’re applying for a kidney dialysis machine, the application form will be given to you by the Renal Unit at Queensland Health hospitals
Source: Life Support Concession, QLD Government. Accurate as of January 2026.
Medical Cooling and Heating Rebate (MCHECS)
The Medical Cooling and Heating Electricity Concession Scheme is an electricity rebate for Aussies who experience difficulties with self-regulating their body temperatures.
Rebate amount
$522.09 annually in pro-rata quarterly payments (must be reapplied for every two years)
Energy type
Electricity
Eligibility requirements
- Be a Queensland resident or a member at the primary place or residence requiring cooling or heating to stop medical symptoms from worsening.
- Diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition, such as:
- Multiple sclerosis
- Autonomic system dysfunction
- Loss of skin integrity or the ability to sweat
- Significant compromise of functioning (e.g. mobility) at extreme environmental temperatures
- Hypersensitivity to extreme environmental temperatures
- Have an air conditioning or heating unit at the primary residence you live in.
- Hold a DVA Pensioner Concession or Health Care card.
- Responsible for paying your own energy bills.
Where to apply
Complete the MCHECS application (can be found online) and mail it to the address on the form (alternatively, you can send a copy to concessions@smartservice.qld.gov.au).
Source: Medical Cooling and Heating Concession, QLD Government. Accurate as of January 2026.
Victoria energy rebates and concessions
Annual Electricity Concession
This rebate is for Victorian pensioners, seniors, veterans and low-income earners. It provides concession card holders with an annual rebate on electricity.
Note: this rebate does not apply to the first $171.60 of your annual bill. Customers with an annual bill exceeding $3,895.13 must apply for the Excess Energy Concession instead.
Rebate amount
17.5% of your total bill after discounts and credits
Energy type
Electricity
Eligibility requirements
The account holder must have one of the following: a Pensioner Concession card, Health Care card or Veterans’ Affairs Gold card.
Where to apply
Contact your electricity provider by phone or online to apply.
Source: Annual Electricity Concession, Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. Accurate as of January 2026.
Excess Electricity Concession
Pensioners, seniors, veterans and low-income earners who experience unexpectedly high annual electricity costs can apply for the Excess Electricity Concession, calculated after retailer discounts and solar credits are deducted.
Rebate amount
17.5% of your total bill after discounts and credits
Energy type
Electricity
Eligibility requirements
- The account holder's annual electricity costs must exceed $3,895.13.
- Must have one of the following: a Pensioner Concession card, Health Care card or Veterans’ Affairs Gold card.
Where to apply
- Your provider will verify your eligibility before sending you an application form.
- Upon verification, fill out the form and submit it to the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing via the address specified on the form.
- The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing will assess eligibility before applying the rebate to your next electricity bill.
Source: Excess Electricity Concession, Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. Accurate as of January 2026.
Winter Gas Concession
This rebate helps pensioners and low-income families deal with the dreaded winter heating bill.
Note: the concession does not apply to the first $62.40 of the six-month winter period bills. Retailer discounts and solar credits are deducted.
Rebate amount
17.5% of your total bill after discounts and credits
Energy type
Natural gas
Eligibility requirements
- Gas bill must not exceed $2,499.14 for the winter period (May 1 to October 31).
- The gas account holder must have one of the following: a Pensioner Concession card, Health Care card or Veterans’ Affairs Gold card.
Where to apply
Contact your energy provider via phone or apply directly on their website.
Source: Winter Gas Concession, Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. Accurate as of January 2026.
Excess Gas Concession
Concession card holders may be entitled to an excess gas concession, provided their winter gas costs exceeded $2,499.14 in the May to October 2025 period.
This rebate is available to pensioners, healthcare card owners and veterans.
Rebate amount
17.5% of your total bill after discounts and credits
Energy type
Gas
Eligibility requirements
- The gas account holder with winter gas costs above $2,499.14.
- Must have one of the following: a Pensioner Concession card, Health Care card or Veterans’ Affairs Gold card.
Where to apply
Contact your energy provider via phone or apply directly on their website. You’ll need to sign a form declaring that gas used at your home is for domestic purposes only, then send it to the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.
Source: Excess Gas Concession, Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. Accurate as of January 2026.
Life Support Concession
Concession card holders who use a life support system at home could be entitled to the Life Support Concession.
Note: this rebate only applies to oxygen concentrators, haemodialysis machines and intermittent peritoneal dialysis machines.
Rebate amount
- For retail customers: 1,880 kilowatt hours (470 kilowatt hours per quarter) of electricity annually, calculated using the general tariff of your electricity retailer.
- For embedded network customers: $389.
Energy type
Electricity
Eligibility requirements
- The account holder must have one of the following: a Pensioner Concession card, Health Care card or Veterans’ Affairs Gold card.
- The account holder or household member must use an approved life support machine that consumes a minimum of 1,880 kWh per year (470 kWh per quarter for embedded network customers)
Where to apply
- Retail customers: Call your electricity provider and request a ‘Medical Confirmation Form’. Complete the form and submit the form back to your provider.
- Embedded network customers: Consult a general practitioner to sign the Non-Mains Life Support Concession doctor’s statement. Once complete, you can apply for the concession online on the Victorian Concessions and Allowances portal.
Source: Life Support Concession, Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. Accurate as of January 2026.
Medical Cooling Concession
Electricity account customers with a medical condition affecting their ability to self-regulate bodily temperatures can apply for the Medical Cooling Concession.
Rebate amount
17.5% of usage and service charges after discounts and credits between November 1 and April 30 (Winter)
Energy type
Electricity
Eligibility requirements
- Be diagnosed (or have a household member) with a pre-approved condition, such as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Lymphoedema
- Parkinson’s disease
- Fibromyalgia
- Post-polio Syndrome/Poliomyelitis
- Motor Neuron Disease.
- The account holder must have one of the following: a Pensioner Concession card, Health Care card or Veterans’ Affairs Gold card.
- The account holder or household member must have a medical condition that affects their ability to self-regulate temperature.
Where to apply
- Contact your electricity, gas or provider or call the concessions hotline to request an application form. Once completed, your application must be submitted to your retailer.
- If your condition isn’t listed on the eligibility conditions, you can submit the form to the Department of Fairness, Housing and Housing to assess your application.
Source: Medical Cooling Concession, Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. Accurate as of January 2026
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.
Note: a separate rebate is paid for each energy fuel type. Special conditions apply for firewood and generator fuel concessions.
Rebate amount
- $57 for spending from $100 to $334.99
- $176 for spending from $335 to $1006.99
- $293 for spending from $1007 to $1674.99
- $418 for spending from $1675 to $2390.99
- $535 for spending from $2391 to $3058.99
- $650 for spending $3059 and above.
Energy type
Non-mains energy: LPG, wood for heating, cooking or boiling water, heating oil, electricity accessed via an embedded network and generator fuel.
Eligibility requirements
The account holder must have one of the following: a Pensioner Concession card, Health Care card or Veterans’ Affairs Gold card.
Where to apply
Apply online on the Victorian concessions and allowances portal.
Source: Non-Mains Energy Concession, Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. Accurate as of January 2026.
Utility Relief Grant Scheme
The Utility Relief Grant Scheme is designed to financially assist Victorian renters and homeowners who need help in paying an overdue mains electricity, gas or water bill.
Rebate amount
Up to $650 per utility type over two years, or $1,300 over two years for households using a single source of energy (electricity only)
Energy type
Electricity, gas and water
Eligibility requirements
- The account holder must have one of the following: a Pensioner Concession card, Health Care card or Veterans’ Affairs Gold card.
- If the account holder doesn’t hold any of the above cards, they must prove that they cannot afford to pay the bill while also proving that they are impacted by the following: An unexpectedly high cost for essential items, someone at their property who has experienced domestic violence, a recent drop in income or rent/mortgage costs are over 30% of their income.
Where to apply
Contact your electricity, gas or provider to request an application (to be completed online or via a physical form to be submitted via mail).
Source: Utility Relief Grant Scheme, Department of Families, Fairness and Housing. Accurate as of January 2026.
South Australian energy rebates and concessions
Energy Bill Concession
The Energy Bill Concession partially covers both electricity and gas bills for pensioners, seniors, veterans and low-income earners.
Rebate amount
Up to $281.78 per year
Energy type
Electricity, natural gas and LPG
Eligibility requirements
- Must be the primary account holder listed on your energy bill.
- Must live at the nominated address.
- The account holder must have an eligible concession card or receive payments from Centrelink.
Where to apply
Visit the SA government’s website, fill out the Energy Bill Concession form and attach the required documents (as specified on the application page).
Source: Energy Bill Concession, SA Government. Accurate as of January 2026 .
Emergency Electricity Payment Scheme (EEPS)
The Emergency Electricity Payment Scheme (EEPS) is offering financial support to South Australians struggling with paying their electricity bills and at increased risk of disconnection.
Rebate amount
Varies with the application
Energy type
Electricity
Eligibility requirements
The account holder must be at risk of disconnection or be struggling with existing electricity bill debt.
Where to apply
Contact a financial counsellor who is permitted to fill and submit an application on your behalf.
Source: Emergency Electricity Payment Scheme (EEPS), SA Government. Accurate as of January 2026.
Cost of Living Concession (COLC)
The COLC eases the cost of basic utilities like electricity, water and gas for tenants and homeowners.
Applications need to be submitted by December 31 to be eligible for the following financial year.
Note: This concession is only available for South Australians who meet specific income requirements.
Rebate amount
$261.90 for the 2025-26 financial year.
Energy type
Electricity, natural gas and other utilities
Eligibility requirements
- The account holder must live at the property.
- If you are a tenant, you must have a written rental agreement (i.e. residential tenancy agreement).
- The account holder must have one of the following: a Pensioner Concession, DVA, Health Care, Seniors card or receive an appropriate Centrelink payment.
- Meet and prove the requirements for low-income.
- Fortnightly or annual income before tax does not exceed:
- Single: $931.10 per fortnight, $24,208.60 per annum
- Single with dependent children: $986.50 per fortnight, $25,649.00 per annum
- Partnered: $1,730.20 per fortnight, $44,985.20 per annum.
Where to apply
Visit the SA government’s website and complete the COLC online form. Attach the required documents as specified on the application page online.
Source: Cost of Living Concession, SA Government. Accurate as of January 2026.
Residential Park Resident Concession
The Residential Park Resident Concession is available to South Australians living in a residential or caravan park. It is a single, combined concession to help with utilities (water, sewage, electricity).
Rebate amount
- Up to $745.78 a year (paid out quarterly in instalments) for owners who pay for water, sewerage and energy.
- Up to $458.90 a year (paid out quarterly in instalments) for tenants who pay for water and energy.
Energy type
Electricity, gas, water and sewerage
Eligibility requirements
- The account holder must have one of the following: a Pensioner Concession, Health Care, Low Income or Veterans’ Affairs Gold card or receive an eligible Centrelink payment.
- Occupy the place of residence.
Where to apply
- Download the application form or contact Concessions SA and request that a form be sent to you.
- Submit the completed application via email to concessions@sa.gov.au (mailing it is possible, but expect processing delays).
Source: Residential Park Resident Concession, SA Government. Accurate as of January 2026.
Medical Heating and Cooling Concession
If a low-income resident 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.
Rebate amount
$281.78 annually for both electricity and gas.
Energy type
Electricity, natural gas and LPG
Eligibility requirements
- Be living at the listed residence on the application.
- The account holder must be (or be a guardian or parent of someone) diagnosed with a condition that makes it difficult to regulate body temperature.
- Have the condition signed off by a doctor on a valid certification.
- Hold an eligible Pensioner Concession, Health Care, DVA Gold card or Centrelink payment
- Use air conditioning for heating or cooling at home for medical purposes.
- Be financially responsible for paying off your energy bills partially or in full.
Where to apply
- Download the form from the SA state government’s website or call the concessions hotline to have a physical copy mailed to you.
- Complete the form with your doctor or general practitioner’s signature.
- Email the completed form to MHC@sa.gov.au (mailing it is possible, but expect processing delays).
Source: Medical Concession, SA Government. Accurate as of January 2026.
Home Dialysis Electricity Concession
This concession supports those receiving kidney dialysis due to kidney disease.
Rebate amount
$274.85 annually
Energy type
Electricity
Eligibility requirements
Must have a home dialysis treatment approved by an eligible South Australian practitioner.
Where to apply
- Request a form from the renal unit where you’re being treated.
- Complete it with your general practitioner’s signature of approval before submitting it back to the renal unit for processing.
Source: Home Dialysis Electricity Concession, SA Government. Accurate as of January 2026.
Australian Capital Territory energy rebates and concessions
Electricity, Gas and Water Rebate
The Electricity, Gas and Water Rebate covers electricity, natural gas and water for pensioners, veterans and low-income households in the ACT.
Rebate amount
Up to $800 per year.
Energy type
Electricity, natural gas, water and sewerage
Eligibility requirements
The account holder must have one of the following: a Pensioner Concession card, Health Care card or Veterans’ Affairs Gold card.
Where to apply
- Retail customers: Contact your energy provider.
- Embedded network customers: Contact the ACT Revenue Office or complete the form online on their website.
Source: Electricity, Gas and Water Rebate, ACT Government. Accurate as of January 2026.
Home Energy Support Program (Homeowners)
The Home Energy Support Program (Homeowners) allows eligible ACT homeowners to cash in on rebates of up to $5,000 to help install energy-efficient products.
Installations covered under this rebate include rooftop solar, reverse cycle heating and cooling, hot water pumps, electric stovetops and ceiling insulation.
Rebate amount
- Up to $2,500 or 50% off purchase and installation costs for rooftop solar,
- Up to $2,500 for or 50% off purchase and installation costs for reverse cycle heating and cooling, hot water heat pumps and evacuated tube solar hot water systems, electric stove tops and ovens, and ceiling insulation.
Energy type
Electricity and solar
Eligibility requirements
- Must be an owner-occupier home owner.
- Must hold a Pensioner Concession or DVA card and have 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.
- Residents will also need to attend a free online Everyday Climate Choices workshop to be eligible.
- Must own and live at the property where the upgrades are to take place.
Where to apply
Attend a ‘Home Energy Support' workshop before completing a form to be submitted through the ACT Government website.
Source: Home Energy Support Program, ACT Government. Accurate as of January 2026.
Home Energy Support Program (Rental Providers)
The Home Energy Support Program (Rental Providers) scheme allows eligible rental providers to receive a rebate, helping them upgrade ceiling insulation at their rental property to satisfy minimum energy efficiency standards.
Rebate amount
Up to $2,500 for ceiling insulation upgrades
Energy type
Energy-efficient products
Eligibility requirements
- Be eligible for the Affordable Community Housing Land Tax Exemption Scheme.
- Rental property must not have ceiling insulation or ceiling insulation with an R-value of less than R2.0.
Where to apply
Contact a HomeGround Real Estate or Rentwell property manager.
Source: Home Energy Support Program (Rental Providers), ACT Government. Accurate as of January 2026.
Heating and Cooling Upgrade
The heating and cooling upgrade program provided by ActewAGL helps applicants upgrade from ducted gas heating to reverse-cycle air conditioning while also offering a credit on ActewAGL customers’ electricity bills over three years.
Rebate amount
- Up to $2,500 off for air conditioning and ducts
- $500 off electricity bills over a three-year period (paid in $41.67 instalments per quarter).
Energy type
Electricity and gas
Eligibility requirements
- Applicant must live in the ACT.
- Have an electricity plan with ActewAGL.
- Have ducted gas heating or a flued gas heater
Where to apply
Apply by requesting a quote for a new ducted or single reverse-cycle air conditioning unit from providers listed under the Electrify program by ActewAGL.
Source: Heating and Cooling Upgrade, ACT Government. Accurate as of January 2026.
Sustainable Household Scheme
Eligible customers can borrow between $2,000 and $15,000 to invest in energy-efficient goods.
Rebate amount
$15,000 per eligible household. Either through $15,000 in zero-interest loans or $10,000 in zero-interest loans with $5,000 in rebates (All loans after 1 July 2025 will attract a 3% interest).
Energy type
Energy-efficient products
Eligibility requirements
- Must be a homeowner, or have a current driving license if applying for a loan for an electric vehicle (EV).
- Must meet the scheme’s eligibility criteria plus Brighte’s lending criteria, including a free one-hour live workshop.
Where to apply
Attend a free one-hour online workshop before applying online on Brighte’s website.
Source: Sustainable Household Scheme, ACT Government. Accurate as of January 2026.
Access to Electric Program
The Access to Electric Program helps customers in the ACT switch from gas to electric appliances to maximise comfort, improve energy efficiency and reduce energy costs. The program fully funds the switch to electrification for all eligible households.
Rebate amount
Fully funds electrification and energy efficiency upgrades
Energy type
Energy-efficient products
Eligibility requirements
- Must be a homeowner of the residence to be upgraded.
- Satisfy National Rental Affordability Scheme (NRAS) income limits.
- Qualify as eligible by Care Financial Counselling.
- It is a standalone house, non-unit, or standalone unit titled dwelling (no apartments) in the ACT.
- It is an existing residence.
- The Unimproved Value (UV) meets or is below the specified limit.
Where to apply
Contact Care Financial Counselling by email or phone to assist with your application.
Source: Access to Electric Program, ACT Government. Accurate as of January 2026.
Western Australia energy rebates and concessions
Energy Concession Extension Scheme
This scheme (run by RevenueWA) provides financial assistance to eligible concession card holders who cannot receive the Energy Assistance Payment from their energy retailer.
Rebate amount
- Energy Assistance Payment: $342.85
- Dependent Child Rebate: $360.51 for one child, $94.46 for each additional child (capped at four dependent children)
- Air Conditioning Rebate: $71.80 per month x number of eligible months
Energy type
Electricity
Eligibility requirements
- Must live in a residence where you’re charged proportionally for your electricity use through a legitimate electricity arrangement.
- The account holder must have one of the following: a Pensioner Concession card, Health Care card, Commonwealth Seniors or Veterans’ Affairs Gold card. The Western Australian Seniors card is not eligible.
Where to apply
Apply online on the Department of Treasury and Finance Revenue WA portal.
Source: Energy Concession Extension Scheme, WA Government. Accurate as of January 2026.
Tasmania energy rebates and concessions
Annual Electricity Concession
The Annual Electricity Concession provides a daily discount to eligible customers to help offset the cost of their home power usage.
Rebate amount
176.866 cents per day
Energy type
Electricity
Eligibility requirements
The account holder must have an eligible Pensioner Concession, Health Care, Seniors, DVA Gold card or a Bridging Visa E holder.
Where to apply
Complete the Annual electricity concession form and submit it to your electricity retailer to apply. The application form can be downloaded from the Tasmanian Government’s Concessions and Discounts page.
Source: Annual Electricity Concession, Tasmanian Government Concessions and Discounts. Accurate as of January 2026.
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 reapply for this allowance every year.
Note: 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.
Rebate amount
Up to $56 per year (two $28 payments)
Energy type
Electricity
Eligibility requirements
- The account holder must have an eligible Pensioner Concession or Services Australia card.
- The account holder must also receive one of the following: Age Pension payment, Carer payment, Disability Support pension, Parenting payment or Service pension.
- Single pensioners must not earn more than $10 per week on top of the pension($12 per week in extra earnings is permitted per dependent child under 16)
- Married pensioners must not earn more than $20 per week on top of the pension ($12 per week in extra earnings is permitted per dependent child under 16).
Where to apply
Apply directly on the Service Tasmania website or request a physical Heating Allowance Application Form by emailing heating.allowance@dpac.tas.gov.au or calling 1800 300 068.
Source: Heating Allowance, Tasmanian Government Concessions and Discounts. Accurate as of January 2026.
Life Support Concession
The life support concession is a daily discount for customers who use or live with a user of a life support system.
Rebate amount
- Oxygen concentrator - 131.091 cents
- Peritoneal dialysis machine - 97.262 cents
- Haemodialysis machine - 97.262 cents
- Chronic positive pressure and airways regulator - 46.516 cents
- Continuous positive airways pressure machine - 46.516 cents
- Respirator (iron lung) - 173.377 cents
- Combination oxygen concentrator and chronic positive pressure and airways regulator - 177.607 cents
- Phototherapy machine - 247.035 cents
- Left ventricular assist device - 46.516 cents
- Nebuliser machine (main powered only) - 13.146 cents
Energy type
Electricity
Eligibility requirements
The account holder must have an approved life support system at home or live with someone using a life support system.
Where to apply
Complete a Life Support concession application form (with a signature from your doctor verifying the condition) and submit it to your electricity retailer. The form is available for download with your retailer or Services Australia.
Source: Life Support Concession, Tasmanian Government Concessions and Discounts. Accurate as of January 2026.
Medical Cooling or Heating Concession
This concession is a daily discount for those with a medical condition who require heating or cooling for themselves or someone at home.
Rebate amount
52.975 cents per day (GST included)
Energy type
Electricity
Eligibility requirements
The account holder must have a Services Australia Pensioner, DVA Pensioner Concession or Services Australia Health Care card.
Where to apply
- Fill up the Medical cooling or heating concession application (can be downloaded from the State Revenue Office of Tasmania’s website)
- The form must be signed by a general practitioner before submission.
Submit it to your electricity retailer for review. Source: Medical Cooling or Heating Concession, Tasmanian Government. Accurate as of January 2026.
Northern Territory energy rebates and concessions
Electricity Concession
The NT’s Electricity Concession can apply to several household types in the state, each with varying payments to suit their needs.
Note: Residents may need to be a member of the NT Concession Scheme to be eligible for some concession types.
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
- Jacana and Power Corporation customers: fixed daily rate of $1.158 plus $0.082 per kilowatt used, up to $1,200 per year.
Energy types
Electricity
Eligibility requirements
- The account holder must 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.
Where to apply
- For Jacana Energy and Power and Water Corporation customers: Contact them and give them your membership number.
- For registered caravan park customers: Fill and submit the Alternative Energy and Caravan Park Concession form (can be downloaded from the NT Government’s website). Depending on the concession you’re applying for, different documentation will be required.
Source: Electricity Concession, NT Government. Accurate as of January 2026.
Medical Support Allowance
This allowance is for a customer who goes beyond the concession cap or if their dependent has a medical condition that directly affects electricity use.
Rebate amount
$154, applied once the cap is exceeded
Energy types
Electricity
Eligibility requirements
The account holder must be responsible for paying the electricity bill.
Where to apply
Complete the Medical Support Allowance form (available on the NT Government’s website).
Source: Medical Support Allowance, NT Government. Accurate as of January 2026.
