What Concessions/Rebates can I get in VIC
Annual Electricity Concession
| Who may be eligible | Valid concession card holders who have an active electricity account with Discover Energy. |
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| Rebate value | Everyone’s rebate amount will be different. |
| Energy type | Electricity |
| Valid concession cards |
(DVA Gold Card Dependant is not valid for this concession.) |
| How to apply |
Simply add your concession to your account. You can:
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| More info | Visit the Victorian Government’s Annual Electricity Concession web page. |
| Status | Active |
Winter Gas Concession
| Who may be eligible | Valid concession card holders who have an active gas account with Discover Energy. NOTE: Concession only available over winter period from 1st of May to 31st of October each year |
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| Rebate value | Everyone’s rebate amount will be different. |
| Energy type | Natural gas |
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Valid concession cards |
(DVA Gold Card Dependant is not valid for this concession.) |
| How to apply |
Simply add your concession to your account. You can:
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| More info | Visit the Victorian Government’s Winter Gas Concession web page. |
| Status | Active |
Excess Energy Concession
Medical Cooling Concession
| Who may be eligible | Valid concession card holders with a medical condition that makes it difficult to self-regulate their body temperature when exposed to extreme heat or cold. |
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| Rebate value | 17.5% of electricity charges from 1 November to 30 April - the hottest 6 months of the year. |
| Energy type | Electricity |
| Valid concession cards |
(DVA Gold Card Dependant is not valid for this concession.) |
| How to apply | Download and complete the Medical Cooling Concession form (PDF 153 KB). Further application information is available on the Victorian Government’s Medical Cooling Concession web page. |
| More info | Visit the Victorian Government’s Medical Cooling Concession web page. You can check your eligibility while you’re there. |
| Status | Active |
Non-Mains Energy Concession
| Who may be eligible |
Valid concession cardholders who:
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| Rebate amount |
The amount of this rebate depends on the annual cost of each non-mains energy source. |
| Energy type | Non-mains energy. All non-mains energy costs are covered from 1 January to 31 December each year. |
| Valid concession cards |
(DVA Gold Card Dependant is not valid for this concession.) |
| How to apply |
Application information is available on the Victorian Government’s Non-Mains Energy Concession page. |
| More info |
Visit the Victorian Government’s Medical Cooling Concession web page. You can check your eligibility while you’re there. This rebate is paid by the Department of Human Services. |
| Status |
Active |
Life Support Concession
| Who may be eligible |
Valid concession card holders using an electrically-operated life support machine. |
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| Rebate value |
The Life Support Concession can give you a rebate on your electricity bills, equal to the cost of 1,880 kWh of electricity per year. The rebate is calculated using the general domestic tariff of your retailer. This rebate is paid quarterly. |
| Energy type | Electricity |
| Valid concession cards |
(DVA Gold Card Dependant is not valid for this concession.) |
| How to apply |
To register for a Life Support Rebate status with Discover Energy:
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| More info |
Visit the Victorian Government’s Life Support Concession web page. You can check your eligibility while you’re there. |
| Status |
Active |
Utility Relief Grant Scheme (URGS)
| Who may be eligible |
The Utility Relief Grant Scheme (URGS) helps low-income households who can’t pay their utility account. You’ll be considered eligible if you’re:
And have also experienced one or more of the following:
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| Rebate value |
Up to $650 toward your electricity account and up to $650 toward your natural gas account, once in a 2 year period, if you have both energy types. If you have only electricity you can get the full $1,300 toward this. |
| Energy type | Electricity and natural gas |
| Valid concession cards |
(DVA Gold Card Dependant is not valid for this concession.) |
| How to apply |
Your URGS application must be submitted with a personalised number. Call us on 1300 658 519. Our team can help answer any questions about the Utility Relief Grant Scheme (URGS) and assist you with filling out your application. We'll supply you with an application form and your own form number, either by:
Prior to sending the form to you, we'll fill out what information we have, You'll then need to complete the rest of the form with your own information. Lodge the application with copies of the required documentation via:
Or, email your application to customerservice@discoverenergy.com.au and we can submit your application for you. |
| Important info to help you fill out your URGS application |
1. Your details Make sure you provide your name, address and contact phone number. You’ll also need to indicate what utility services you’re applying for help with. 2. The due date You must return your completed form by the due date. You'll find this listed on your application form. Remember, the quicker you get your form in, the quicker you could receive financial assistance. 3. Household information You'll need to include some of your household information. Listing any concession details (if applicable) and your household income. 4. Reason for your application This is a mandatory section. You need to meet at least one of the four criteria listed in the application form (or see above in "Who may be eligible"). So, please make sure you complete the options that apply to you and include as much information as you can. 5. Documentation
6. Sign and date Don’t forget to sign and date at the bottom of this page! |
| For more information | Visit the Victorian Government’s Utility Relief Grant and Non-Mains Utility Relief Grant scheme web pages. |
| Status | Active |
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