An energy rebate is government-funded help that can reduce eligible households’ electricity or gas bills, usually through a credit or discount applied by the retailer. The available scheme, payment amount and eligibility rules vary between states and territories and may depend on factors such as your concession card, income, residency and the account holder’s details. Some rebates are applied automatically, while others require an application through your state or territory government. Check your energy retailer and the relevant government website for current rules, or visit energy.gov.au for general information.