Electricity bills remain a major cost for Tasmanian households. With Hydro Tasmania’s renewable grid and limited competition, power prices can still be high. To help ease the pressure, the Australian Government and Tasmanian Government both provide rebates, concessions, and one-off credits.
This independent Solar Choice guide explains every electricity rebate and incentive available in Tasmania for 2025— who can claim them, how much they’re worth, and how to apply.
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Summary of Tasmania Electricity Rebates (2025)
| Program | Amount (2025) | Who Can Get It | How to Apply |
| National Energy Bill Relief – Households | $150 (2 × $75 credits) | All TAS households | Automatic for retail customers; embedded network apply via Service Tasmania |
| National Energy Bill Relief – Small Business | $150 | Small businesses with ABN, <100 MWh/yr | Automatic for most; embedded network apply via Service Tasmania |
| Annual Electricity Concession | ~140.740 cents/day (~$513.70/year) | Eligible concession card holders | Apply via retailer or Service Tasmania |
| Heating Allowance (TAS) | $56/year ($28 paid twice) | Pensioner concession card holders | Apply via Service Tasmania |
| Medical Cooling or Heating Concession | ~140.740 cents/day (~$513.70/year) | Concession households with medical needs | Apply via retailer with medical form |
| Life Support Concession | Daily discount (varies by equipment) | Households using life-support equipment | Apply via retailer with medical form |
| Energy Hardship Support (THAP) | Case-by-case support | Households in financial hardship | Apply via retailer under THAP |
Federal Rebates & Incentives (TAS)
National Energy Bill Relief – Households
- Amount: $150 (two × $75 credits in 2025–26).
- Eligibility: All Tasmanian households with an electricity account.
- How to apply: Automatic for retail customers; embedded networks apply via Service Tasmania.
This universal electricity credit helps offset rising power bills. Every Tasmanian household gets the payment, making it the simplest way to reduce annual energy costs without needing to apply (unless you live in an embedded network).
National Energy Bill Relief – Small Business
- Amount: $150 credit in 2025–26.
- Eligibility: Small businesses consuming under 100 MWh/year (roughly <$25,000 in bills). Must hold an ABN and be on a small business tariff.
- How to apply: Automatic for most businesses; embedded networks apply via Service Tasmania.
Designed to ease pressure on small businesses, this flat credit supports local shops, cafés, and service providers. While modest, it provides direct bill relief and is automatically applied for most accounts.
Tasmania Rebates & Concessions
Annual Electricity Concession
- Amount: 140.740 cents/day (about $513.70 per year).
- Eligibility: Pensioner Concession Card, Health Care Card, or DVA Gold Card holders.
- How to apply: Contact Aurora Energy, 1st Energy, or apply via Service Tasmania.
The Annual Electricity Concession is Tasmania’s main rebate for low-income households. It delivers consistent bill relief across the year, helping concession households manage rising costs.
Heating Allowance (TAS)
- Amount: $56 per year ($28 paid twice).
- Eligibility: Pensioner concession card holders who don’t receive the Heating Allowance from another pension payment.
- How to apply: Apply via Service Tasmania.
A small but helpful payment, the Heating Allowance provides extra support for pensioners during Tasmania’s cold winters. It is paid directly into bank accounts in two instalments each year.
Medical Cooling or Heating Concession
- Amount: Same daily concession as the Annual Electricity Concession (140.740 cents/day).
- Eligibility: Concession households with a resident who has a doctor-certified medical condition requiring heating or cooling.
- How to apply: Apply through your retailer with a medical form completed by a health professional.
This rebate ensures medically vulnerable residents can safely cool or heat their homes without facing unaffordable electricity bills. It applies year-round and is on top of the Annual Electricity Concession.
Life Support Concession
- Amount: Daily discount, based on approved equipment (e.g. dialysis machine, oxygen concentrator).
- Eligibility: Households using certified life-support equipment.
- How to apply: Apply through your retailer with a completed medical practitioner form.
For households relying on life-support equipment, this concession helps cover the significant electricity costs of running essential medical devices.
Energy Hardship Support – Tasmanian Energy Hardship Program (THAP)
- What it is: Tailored support, including payment plans, debt waivers, or one-off bill credits.
- Eligibility: Any household struggling to pay bills, regardless of concession status.
- How to apply: Contact your electricity retailer (Aurora Energy or 1st Energy) and ask to be assessed under THAP.
The Tasmanian Energy Hardship Program provides targeted assistance for households facing financial stress. It’s not a fixed rebate but offers flexible help depending on individual circumstances.
Feed-in Tariffs in Tasmania
If you have solar panels, you can earn credits for exporting surplus electricity.
- 2025 regulated FiT: Set annually by the Tasmanian Economic Regulator (expected ~10–12c/kWh).
- Retailer offers: Some retailers may offer higher market-based FiTs.
Feed-in tariffs reward Tasmanian households with solar for exporting energy to the grid. While rates are lower than retail prices, they still provide valuable bill credits.
See more: Feed-in Tariffs Explained.
How to Apply
- Retail customers: Provide concession card details to your retailer.
- Embedded network households: Apply via Service Tasmania.
- Medical or Life Support rebates: Require medical practitioner certification.
- Hardship support: Request assessment through your retailer’s hardship team.
Final Word
Tasmanian households and small businesses can access a mix of federal bill credits and targeted state concessions in 2025–26. From the Annual Electricity Concession and Heating Allowance to medical and hardship support, these programs provide meaningful relief.
By claiming all eligible rebates, comparing electricity plans, and maximising feed-in tariffs, Tasmanians can reduce their energy costs and better manage household budgets.
FAQs – Tasmania Electricity Rebates 2025
1. Do I need to apply for the federal $150 bill relief credit?
Retail customers: No — it’s applied automatically.
Embedded network customers: Yes — apply via Service Tasmania.
2. What is the main electricity rebate in Tasmania?
The Annual Electricity Concession provides around $513.70 per year to eligible concession card holders.
3. Can I claim both the Heating Allowance and Annual Electricity Concession?
Yes. Pensioners can receive the Heating Allowance alongside the Annual Electricity Concession if eligible.
4. How do I apply for medical or life support rebates?
Apply through your electricity retailer with medical forms signed by a health practitioner.
5. Are there rebates for gas in Tasmania?
No — rebates focus on electricity, as Tasmania has very limited reticulated gas supply.
6. Will rebates continue if I switch electricity providers?
Yes, but you must provide your concession details again to your new retailer.
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