Updated Energy Bill Relief 2025 for NSW, VIC and QLD

The Energy Bill Relief Fund is one initiative to support households and small businesses with rebates applied directly to electricity bills. If you’ve been wondering about energy bill relief in NSW, energy bill relief in VIC, or energy bill relief in QLD, here’s a simple breakdown of what’s available and who’s eligible.

Quick summary:

•   The Energy Bill Relief Fund provides direct rebates on electricity bills, usually applied automatically.

•   The rebates are applied to households and small businesses in NSW, VIC, QLD, and other states/territories.

•   Sumo’s energy rebates are mostly added automatically to your bill.

•   Household rebates (FY 25-26): up to $150 in two instalments ($75 in July and $75 in October).

•   Small business rebates (FY 25-26): one-off $150 if electricity use meets state/territory criteria.

Eligibility extends to most households on the grid, including embedded networks, and small businesses meeting their state or territory’s electricity criteria.

What is the Energy Bill Relief Fund?

The Energy Bill Relief Fund provides direct rebates on electricity bills. In most cases, payments are applied automatically to the energy account balance, so customers don’t need to take extra steps to benefit.

In the 2024–25 financial year, households received up to $300 energy rebates, while eligible small businesses could get up to $325. From 1 July 2025, the Australian Government has extended the Energy Bill Relief Fund for another two quarters in the 2025-2026 budget. A further $1.8 billion extension has been announced:

For most customers, during the 2025–26 financial year, the:

Household rebate is up to $150 in two instalments of $75 (July and October 2025).

Small businesses' rebate is a one-off rebate of $150 from July 2025.

Who is eligible for energy bill relief?

Most Australian households that receive an electricity bill and are connected to the grid are eligible for rebates until 2025. This includes households in external and non-self-governing territories.

In most cases, your electricity provider will automatically apply the bill relief to your account.

If you’re a Sumo Energy customer, the rebate will be applied directly to your electricity bill, and you won’t need to take any extra steps.

• Energy Victoria – Energy Bill Relief Fund
• NSW Government – National Energy Bill Relief
• Queensland Government – Cost of Living Rebate

If you live in an embedded network

Households in embedded networks. For example, caravan parks, apartment buildings, retirement villages, or residential communities are also eligible for rebates.

If you’re in an embedded network, you might need to contact your energy provider or check your state or territory’s website to confirm the process. 

Small businesses

Small businesses are also eligible if they meet their state or territory’s criteria based on annual electricity consumption thresholds.

If your small business electricity use is below the threshold your state or territory government sets, you will receive a rebate.

In most cases, rebates are applied automatically, and you won’t need further action.

Businesses consuming above the threshold will not be eligible.

Below are the annual electricity consumption thresholds for small business customers in each state and territory.

(source Energy Bill Relief Fund | energy.gov.au)

How to check your eligibility for the Energy Bill Relief Fund

- Review your electricity bill to see if you’re already receiving the rebate. If not, contact your energy provider.

- Most rebates will be applied automatically if you’re a Sumo Energy customer.

- If unsure, check with your energy provider or visit your state’s energy rebate website. State and territory governments are working on implementing the energy rebates. You can find their latest information on these websites.

• Energy Victoria – Energy Bill Relief Fund
• NSW Government – National Energy Bill Relief
• Queensland Government – Cost of Living Rebate
• Sa.gov.au - Energy bill relief

The Energy Bill Relief Fund is helping households and small businesses across Australia manage rising costs. Whether you’re looking for energy bill relief in NSW, VIC, or QLD, most customers will have rebates automatically applied to their bills. If you live in an embedded network or run a small business, double-checking your eligibility and confirming the process with your provider is worth it.

For the latest information, visit the official Energy Bill Relief Fund page.

$100 Power Saving Bonus for Victorian Residents

In addition to the National Energy Bill Relief, Victorian households may be eligible for the $100 Power Saving Bonus to help with electricity bills (Victorian Energy Compare). Applications opened on 25 August 2025 and are available until 31 December 2025.

To qualify, households must:

•   Have a recent residential electricity bill.

•   Hold one of the following concession cards: Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card, Veterans’ Affairs Pensioner Concession Card, or Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card.

Apply via https://compare.energy.vic.gov.au/

Note: Only one payment per household is available.

Other states also offer energy rebates:

•   NSW: Eligible self-funded retirees can claim the Seniors Energy Rebate of $200 per financial year. Households can only claim one rebate per year, either the Seniors Energy Rebate or the Low Income Household Rebate, not both.

•   QLD: Pensioners, veterans, and seniors may be eligible for the Electricity Rebate ($386.34/year) and Reticulated Natural Gas Rebate ($92.12/year).

Because each state has different programs and eligibility rules, the best approach is to check the official government websites for up-to-date information and how to apply:

NSW: Rebates, grants and schemes

QLD: Electricity and gas rebates

If unsure whether you’re eligible or need help, call Sumo on 03 9102 8400. Don't miss out on this opportunity to claim your energy rebate and take control of your power bills!

*Note:
Programs and rebate amounts, including the Energy Bill Relief Fund and other energy rebate schemes, are subject to change over time, depending on government budgets and state/territory policies. To ensure you have the most accurate and up-to-date information, always check the official state government websites before applying or confirming your eligibility.

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