Energy concession and support

Non-Mains Energy Concession

• Victorian households that rely on
  • firewood
  • LPG
  • other non-mains methods
• for heating and cooking can apply for the Non-Mains Energy Concession.
• Depending on energy bills, an annual rebate of between $53-$604 is available. Visit the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing website for more information.

Non-Mains Utility Relief Grant

• Victorians on low incomes (with or without a concession card) who rely on non-mains energy, including firewood, and have experienced unexpected financial hardship can apply for the Non-Mains Utility Relief Grant of up to $650.
• You can apply for the grant if you have an amount owing for a previous firewood purchase or if you will not be able to afford your next fuel purchase.
• Visit the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing website for more information.

Power Saving Bonus

• The new $250 Power Saving Bonus program will provide a once-off payment of $250 to ease cost-of-living pressures and encourage Victorians to compare their household energy prices and save money on their bills.
• The $250 Power Saving Bonus is open to all Victorian households. To be eligible for the new $250 Power Saving Bonus, Victorian households will need to:
  • Have a recent residential electricity bill
  • Be the account holder for that bill
  • Visit the Victorian Energy Compare website or engage with an energy affordability service through one of our participating community outreach partners.
• Only one payment is available per household.

Improving Household Energy Efficiency

Home Heating and Cooling Upgrades

• The Home Heating and Cooling Upgrades Program provides a base rebate of $1,000 towards the cost of purchasing and installing a high-efficiency heating and cooling system.
• The rebates are available to low-income households whose primary source of heating is wood, gas-fired or an electric heater more than 7 years old. Find out more about the Home Heating and Cooling Upgrades program.

Household Energy efficiency

• Energy efficiency is about saving energy, reducing your bills and making your home more comfortable.
• Find out about the benefits of an energy efficient home at Sustainability Victoria.

Victorian Energy Upgrades program

• Get involved in Victorian Energy Upgrades program and save money on the installation of energy-efficient products, reduce your energy bill and help the environment.
• Find out more at: www.victorianenergyupgrades.vic.gov.au

Victorian Energy Compare

• The Victorian Energy Compare website is the only free and independent online energy price comparison service available to Victorian energy consumers. Over the last 12 months, user data shows that 7 out of every 10 users were able to save money by switching energy offers, with typical annual savings of $330 on energy bills in the first year alone.