The Low Income Household Rebate assists eligible concession card holders with the cost of their electricity bills. The benefit amount depends on whether the applicant is a retail customer or an embedded network customer.
Form of value
Bill discount
Indicative value
Retail customers receive up to $285 each financial year. Embedded network customers receive $313.50 each financial year.
Current availability
Available to eligible concession card holders with an electricity account.
Before you act: Applications are open now, and embedded network customers have until 30 June 2027 to apply.
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Must be named on the electricity account
Must hold a valid Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card, Low Income Health Care Card, or Veteran Gold Card issued by Services Australia or the Department of Veterans' Affairs
Next step
Retail customers should contact their electricity retailer to apply. Embedded network customers can apply online via the NSW Energy Rebates portal or submit a paper form.
You may need: Concession card details, Electricity account details, Most recent electricity bill or invoice (for embedded network customers).