Victorians on low incomes can receive concessions and benefits to help pay their energy bills.
Energy concession types
If you have a relevant concession card, you may be eligible for one of these concessions:
- Annual electricity concession – you must provide your concession card details to your electricity retailer in order to receive the annual electricity concession
- Excess electricity concession – find out what you can do when your annual electricity costs are more than you expected
- Excess gas concession – if your winter gas bill is more than you expected, you may be able to claim a concession if you have a relevant concession card
- Life support concession – if you are a concession card holder using a life support machine at home you could be eligible for concessions on your electricity and water bills
- Medical cooling concession – to receive a concession on electricity bills related to medically-required cooling, your medical condition must be confirmed by your doctor
- Non-mains energy concession – concession card holders who source non-mains energy for their heating, cooking and hot water can apply for a concession to help cover their yearly energy costs
- Winter gas concession – discounts on gas bills are available for eligible concession card holders to help ease the cost of living during the winter months.
- Hardship – relief grants for paying overdue energy or water bills are available to low-income Victorians experiencing unexpected hardship
Victorians can also access the following supports:
- Energy Assistance Program – Victorians who need additional support with their energy bills can seek help through the Victorian Government’s Energy Assistance Program.
- Victorian Energy Compare – Victorian Energy Compare is the Victorian Government's free, independent energy price comparison tool. Use the tool to help you find the best energy offers for your household.
Further information
Visit the Victorian Department of Families, Fairness and Housing | Energy
