Low-income earners and renters in Logan will receive more than $1000 per household to cope with rising energy bill costs.
Groups of low-income earners, renters, people living with disabilities and First Nations people will be equipped to better manage their energy usage and reduce their bills following a state governments partnership with non-government organisations as part of the $10 million Enable Grants Program.
Senior and concession card holders will get the greatest relief, receiving total support of $1,072 per household, while all remaining households will automatically receive a $550 rebate on their electricity bills this financial year.
Between $50,000 and $500,000 of funding will be available for small-to-medium projects, while larger projects could be awarded funding between $500,000 and $1 million.
Non-government organisations are encouraged to develop value-for-money proposals with significant reach and impact, either individually or in partnership with other organisations.
Additionally, an estimated 40,000 Queenslanders will soon be able to access between $300 – $1,000 to purchase or install new energy efficient appliances.
Minister for energy, renewables and hydrogen Mick de Brenni said the program was designed to assist vulnerable Queenslanders feeling cost of living pressures.
“This program will provide additional assistance to thousands of Queenslanders, including renters, low-income families, pensioners and other households experiencing vulnerability, to save energy and slash power bills,” Mr de Brenni said.
