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2024 Electricity Credits for Households and Small Business and Charities

🌟 Attention, WA Residents! 🌟

Don’t miss out on the $700 Household Electricity and $725 Small Business Electricity Credits! The WA and Australian Governments are teaming up to provide this one-off credit to help ease your cost-of-living pressures.

Household Electricity Credit Details 🏠:

🏠Who Can Apply? If your household doesn’t have an account with Synergy or Horizon Power—like those in apartments, retirement villages, or caravan parks—you’re eligible!

🗓️ Apply By: 30 November 2024! Make sure to submit your application through the RevenueWA Online Services Portal, and don’t forget to provide proof of your electricity costs.

✨ Extra Benefits: If you held an eligible concession card on 17 June 2024, register for the Energy Concession Extension Scheme (ECES) to receive an additional annual Energy Assistance Payment of $334.49, plus the $700 credit!

Small Business Owners & Charities in WA! 🚀

You can apply for the $725 Small Business Electricity Credit, thanks to a partnership between the State and Commonwealth Governments! This GST-free direct payment is designed to support small businesses and charities operating in embedded networks.

🗓️ Key Dates: Application Closes: 31 January 2025

💡 Who Can Apply? If you operate in an embedded network (like shopping centers, industrial parks, or have a sub-meter arrangement), you might be eligible!

🔍 Eligibility Criteria:
Hold a valid ABN as of 17 June 2024
Consume less than 50 MWh of electricity per year (or spend under $15,000 annually)
Be a small business or charity—not a government entity or major mining operator
Provide relevant documents, including your business bank statement

For more details and to start your application, visit the SmartyGrants portal today!