Energy Bill Relief Fund: How do you claim relief?

The Energy Bill Relief Fund takes effect from 1 July 2025. Find out the eligibility criteria for your small business and how large your rebate might be.

Back in March 2025, the Albanese Government announced an extension to the Energy Bill Relief Fund for every Australian household, and around 1 million eligible small businesses.

This rebate on your energy costs takes effect from 1 July, with an $1.8 billion extension of the Energy Bill Relief Fund for the six months leading up to the end of 2025.

Let’s look at the size of the rebate and whether your business will be eligible.

How big will your energy rebate be?

The rebate will be up to $150 and will be payable to all Australian households and small businesses that meet the eligibility criteria.

Who is eligible for the rebate?

1. Households:

Australian households are eligible for the relief if you receive an electricity bill and are connected to the grid. This includes households in the external and non-self-governing territories and will apply until the end of 2025.

2. Small businesses

To qualify, your small business must meet the state and territory definition of an electricity ‘small customer' for your state and territory. This is defined by your annual electricity consumption threshold. If you’re eligible, you should receive the rebate.

How can you claim your rebate?

Rebates will be automatically applied to your electricity bill in two $75 quarterly instalments. You shouldn’t need to take any action to make use of the rebate.

Talk to us about about managing your energy costs

With electricity and gas prices continuing to rise, the Energy Bill Relief Fund is a welcome boost for cash-strapped households and small businesses.

If you’re still concerned about rising costs and your ability to budget for these utility bills, do come and talk to the team. We can help you forecast your future costs and suggest ways to reduce your energy usage and streamline your overall cashflow burden.

You can find out more about eligibility for the small business energy relief here