Electricity rebate for retirement village residents

Peninsula Village residents will, for the first time, will be able to apply for the NSW Government's Low Income Household Rebate on their electricity bills, following a $16 million boost announced by Energy Minister Mr Chris Hartcher on Thursday, March 28.

"This is on top of a $210 million package of assistance measures announced by the NSW Government last year which helps households manage rising electricity costs," said Member for Gosford Mr Chris Holstein.

"The Low Income Household Rebate, currently at $215, rises to $225 from July 1 and to $235 in 2014.

"I am very pleased that the NSW Government will now be extending this important assistance measure to a new group of customers on the Central Coast.

"Pensioners and customers holding certain concessions cards and who receive a bill from a retailer are eligible to receive the rebate.

"However, most customers who live in retirement villages and are supplied electricity by their landlords have been unable to access the rebate.

"This is a win for customers long-ignored under the former Labor Government and I am pleased that the NSW Government has listened to the community and acted," said Mr Holstein.

Media Release, 28 Mar 2013

Chris Holstein, Member for Gosford