Do you need help with Winter Energy Costs?
You can now claim your Non-Mains Winter Energy concession from 1 July 2009 if you buy Liquefied Petroleum Gas, non-mains electricity or an alternative fuel, such as heating oil or generator fuel, for domestic purposes.
The State Government is providing non-mains energy rebates during winter, when energy costs are higher to eligible concession card holders.
Applications open 1 July 2009 and close on 31 January 2010.
How much can I claim?
The rebate you can receive depends on the amount you spend on each form of non-mains energy.
The rebate amounts for 2009 are:
- $38 rebate for eligible cardholders who spend from $95 to $213.99;
- $113 rebate for eligible cardholders who spend from $214 to $641.99;
- $188 rebate for eligible cardholders who spend from $642 to $1,069.99;
- $268 rebate for eligible cardholders who spend $1,070 or more
Eligibility
You must hold at least one of the following concession cards:
- Pensioner Concession Card issued by Centrelink or Department of Veterans' Affairs
- Centrelink Health Care Card
- Department of Veterans' Affairs Gold Card (cards marked "Dependent" are not eligible)
How to apply
Application forms are available from LP Gas suppliers, local councils, caravan park proprietors or by contacting the Concessions Information line between 1 July and 31 January each year.
More information
For further information, see the Non-mains winter energy page, contact your LP Gas supplier, local council or call the Concessions Information Line on 1800 658 521.