Introduction
The Commonwealth Government has announced that all NSW households are eligible for up to $300 to help with the cost of their electricity bills in the 2024–25 financial year.
Most NSW households will receive their Bill Relief payment automatically from their electricity provider in quarterly instalments of $75 on their electricity bill from 31 July 2024, 1 October 2024, 1 January 2025 and 1 April 2025.
For households in embedded networks only
If your household is in an embedded network (such as a caravan park, residential community, retirement village or apartment building) you may need to apply for the Bill Relief payment.
If your household is in an embedded network and is eligible, applies for and receives one of the NSW electricity rebates listed below for the 2024 – 25 financial year, you do not need to apply for the Bill Relief payment. You will be automatically assessed for and receive the Bill Relief payment from September 2024.
- NSW Low Income Household Rebate
- NSW Family Energy Rebate
- NSW Medical Energy Rebate
- NSW Life Support Rebate
If your household is in an embedded network and is not eligible for the NSW electricity rebates listed above, you will need to apply for the Bill Relief payment.
If your household is in an embedded network and is eligible for the Seniors Energy Rebate, you will need to apply for the Bill Relief Payment.