Seniors and eligible households are invited ease their electricity costs by $200 a year by applying for the energy bill support program. 

Lismore MP Janelle Saffin said the Energy Accounts Payment Assistance (EAPA) Scheme provides vouchers to households struggling to pay their energy bills because of a short-term financial crisis or emergency, including reduced income due to Covid-19.

“The EAPA assessment threshold has been temporarily increased so households can receive up to $400 per assessment twice per year, compared to the normal amount of $300,” Ms Saffin said.

“The NSW Government must do everything it can to help ease cost-of-living pressures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I encourage people that need support to pay their energy bills to register for an energy voucher assessment via Service NSW.”

Ms Saffin also encourages Commonwealth Seniors Health card holders across the Lismore Electorate to apply for the Senior Energy Rebate.

“I know that COVID-19 is keeping seniors, who are among the most at-risk in our community, at home and as a result they are likely using more electricity,” Ms Saffin said.

“I was informed that the vast majority of seniors who are eligible are yet to apply. I encourage seniors to look at this offer and apply for this annual rebate, as it will help them ease electricity costs by $200 a year.”

How to apply?

Households can apply for the EAPA scheme online through Service NSW website (www.service.nsw.gov.au) or by contacting Service NSW on 13 77 88 or by calling an approved EAPA provider.

Eligible seniors can apply for the Senior Energy Rebate online through Service NSW website or by calling Service NSW on 13 77 88.