Energy bills could drop for many Australians due to new rules about power discounts. The changes will help people who have concession cards get better deals on their electricity. Starting July 2025 power companies must check if their customers can get special discounts. This means people won’t miss out on savings they should get. The new system makes it easier for customers to access lower rates without having to figure it out on their own. Power companies will do the work to see who qualifies for cheaper bills. This helps people save money on their power costs without any extra effort. The change will benefit millions of households across the country that have concession cards.
Major Shake-Up in Power Bills: What Customers Must Know
Many people don’t know they can get discounts on their energy bills with concession cards. The government wants to fix this because most eligible people are missing out on savings.
– Now energy companies have to check if their customers have concession cards.
– They need to tell customers about local discounts before they sign up.
– This happens when someone gets a new plan or changes to a different company.
– People who can get these discounts include seniors with pension cards people on JobSeeker and veterans.
– Anyone with a valid concession card should be able to save money on their bills.
Centrelink Recipients First in Line for Discounts
You can save money on your electricity bills if you have a special discount card. The savings you get depend on your location.
– You might qualify if you have a pension card
– health care card or a veterans’ gold card.
These cards can help you pay less for both your basic power charges and the electricity you use. This means your total bill will be lower. Check with your power company to see what discounts you can get with your card.
Full Coverage: Which States and Territories Are Included
Starting July 2025 this rule will affect customers who live in these states and territories of Australia:
– New South Wales
– South Australia
– Tasmania
– Queensland
– Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Beyond Discounts: Other Big Energy Policy Shifts in 2025
We are changing the rules about electricity prices to make them easier to understand and more fair for everyone.
– Power companies can now only raise their prices one time each year.
– Starting December 30 2026 they must tell you about better deals in all your bills. This will help you find cheaper power plans and save money. These new rules will make it simpler to understand your power bills and get the best price.
Act Fast: How to Claim Your Power Bill Savings Before the Deadline
You can start saving money right now even though the new rules begin next year.
– Call your power company today to check if you get all possible discounts.
– If you live in South Australia you can also talk to ConcessionsSA.
– You can find more information on Energy.gov.au and your state government’s website.
