Every energy rebate in Northern Territory
| Program | Worth | Type | Cards |
|---|---|---|---|
| NT Electricity Concession | Up to $1,200 a year | Bill concession | 3 cards |
| NT Concession Scheme membership | Membership opens the electricity concession and others | Bill concession | 3 cards |
How energy rebates work in Northern Territory
The NT electricity concession is worth up to $1,200 per household per financial year, the largest cap in the country. It is applied by Jacana Energy or Power and Water once you give them your NT Concession Scheme membership number.
Membership is open to long-term NT residents receiving the Age Pension, Disability Support Pension, Carer Payment or single Parenting Payment, or holding an eligible DVA card.
For context, a home using 4,000 kWh a year on the regulated price pays roughly the amounts on our Northern Territory electricity rates page. Concessions are taken off that.
Who qualifies for each program
NT Electricity Concession (NT)
- You are a member of the NT Concession Scheme.
- You are the primary account holder and financially responsible for the electricity account at your main residence.
- Only one member per household can claim. Homes used for business are excluded.
Paid: As a discount on each bill until the yearly cap is reached, or as prepaid credit of $600 in January and July. Full details.
NT Concession Scheme membership (NT)
- You have lived in the NT for at least 183 days of the financial year and are an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
- You receive the Age Pension, Disability Support Pension, Carer Payment or single Parenting Payment, or hold an eligible Department of Veterans' Affairs card.
Paid: Members claim concessions on electricity, water and sewerage, council rates, vehicle registration and spectacles. Full details.
How to claim
Check which programs fit
Use the table above, or the rebate finder, to see what matches your card and circumstances.
Have your details ready
Your concession card, your latest bill with the account number, and medical forms where needed.
Contact your retailer or apply online
Most bill concessions go through your retailer. Some programs are applied for online with the government.
Check your next bill
Make sure the concession appears. If it does not, call your retailer.
Struggling to pay?
Concessions take time. If you are behind now, ask your retailer about its hardship program and see our guide to emergency help with bills.
Common questions
Up to $1,200 per household per financial year.
Join the NT Concession Scheme, then give your membership number to Jacana Energy or Power and Water Corporation.
The NT Government's electricity concession page does not list a separate life support or medical cooling concession. Ask Jacana Energy or the NT Concession and Recognition Unit about your situation.
Sources
Every rate on this page comes from the regulator or the regulated retailer. Last checked October 2026. Prices include GST unless we say otherwise.