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Concessions and rebates

If you hold a valid concession card, you could be eligible for a number of rebates which could help to reduce the cost of your energy bills. We offer these rebates and subsidies to eligible customers on behalf of the State Government. 

Do you hold one of these concession cards?

You could be eligible for these rebates

Account establishment fee rebate

This is a one-off rebate to cover the cost of establishing a new electricity account. 

The current fee is $25.21 (as at of 1 July, 2023). 

WA Government Energy Assistance Payment

If you’re eligible, you could receive a payment of $326.33 each year (current as at 1 July, 2023).

The payment is divided into daily amounts and credited to your electricity account to reduce how much you pay each bill. 

Thermoregulatory Dysfunction subsidy

If someone in your home suffers from chronic medical conditions which impairs their ability to regulate their body temperature, you could be eligible for this subsidy, to help pay for domestic heating or cooling systems.  

This is an annual subsidy, equivalent to the amount it would cost to operate a room-sized reverse cycle air-conditioner for six hours every day of the year. 

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Do you have dependent children?

Do you also hold at least one of these concession cards?

You could be eligible for these rebates

Dependent child rebate

This rebate could help you by reducing the amount owing on your electricity bill. The rebate is calculated daily and is based on the number of dependent children you have.

The current rebate (as of 1 July 2023) is $334.14 per year (for one child) and $89.91 for each additional child per year. 

You can apply for this rebate if you are a permanent resident of a caravan park with a valid concession card. If you’re eligible, the rebate would be provided as an electronic funds transfer. 

You could be eligible for the air conditioning rebate

The rebate is equivalent to the cost of 221.8 kWh of electricity for each month of a specified period, depending on the climate conditions where you live.

The current rebate (as of 1 July 2023) is $68.34 per eligible month.

Check the list of eligible towns

Are you a WA Seniors Card holder?

Do you also hold at least one of these concession cards?

You could be eligible for the air conditioning rebate

The rebate is equivalent to the cost of 221.8 kWh of electricity for each month of a specified period, depending on the climate conditions where you live.

The current rebate (as of 1 July 2023) is $68.34 per eligible month.

Check the list of eligible towns

How to add your concession details to your account

If you have a concession card - make sure you add it to your Horizon Power account so we can help you make the most of any available rebates or concessions. 

You can do this online through My Account or call us on 1800 267 926, between 8 am and 5 pm weekdays. 

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Do you need help with your bill?

If you’re finding it hard to pay your electricity bill, we have a range of options to help you get back on track. You could also be eligible for the Hardship Utilities Grant Scheme (HUGS) to help you avoid disconnection. 

Financial hardship brochure

Life Support Equipment Electricity Subsidy Scheme

You could be eligible for this scheme if someone in your home depends on a certain type of life support equipment used under specialist medical advice. You’ll also need to have a valid concession card which is means-tested.

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