- Around 40,000 households to benefit from key cost-of-living measure
- Rebates of up to $1000 on offer to buy and install energy-efficient appliances for eligible households
- $22 million program includes rebates for washing machines, fridges, dryers, dishwashers, air-conditioners and hot water systems
Queenslanders will be able to save hundreds when purchasing energy efficient appliances to help bring down electricity bills.
Around 40,000 Queenslanders will be able to claim the new rebate which is up to $1,000 for eligible households from next month.
This comes on top of electricity bill rebates of $550 and $1072 for senior and concession card holders.
As part of the Palaszczuk Government’s push to ease cost of living pressures for Queenslanders and bust bills, the new $22 million Smart Energy Savers program offers rebates for a range of eligible energy efficient appliances.
It’s estimated that making the switch from 2 to 4 star appliances could save individual Queensland households hundreds to thousands of dollars a year, and reduce Queensland’s CO2 emissions by thousands of tonnes each year.
Low income households will be able to claim the most on appliances, however all Queenslanders will be eligible to access cost-of-living support on selected appliances.
To be eligible for the low-income additional component, individual applicants must meet the Low Income Tax Offset threshold as defined by the ATO.
Quotes attributable to Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk:
“We’re proud to support Queenslanders with this additional cost of living relief package.
“We’re investing a record $8.2 billion in concessions this financial year to help ease cost of living pressures, and help Queenslanders.
“This includes the biggest electricity bill support package in the nation which comes on top of these rebates.”
Quotes attributable to Minister for Energy and Public Works, Mick de Brenni:
“The Smart Energy Savers Program is just another way the Palaszczuk Government is helping households save on electricity bills, following this year’s nation-leading energy rebates.
“This rebate program not only helps Queenslanders purchase new household appliances, but it means they save money and help lower emissions for years to come.
“I acknowledge the Queensland Council of Social Services, Solar Citizens, the Queensland Community Alliance, and the Queensland Conservation Council for their advocacy on behalf of Queenslanders, enabling them to access energy efficient products.”
