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Changes on the horizon Panel session: Utility Prices Spiralling out of Control FCRC Conference September 12, 2013. Caitlin Whiteman Consumer Utilities Advocacy Centre. Flexible electricity pricing. www.switchon.vic.gov.au. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Changes on the horizonPanel session: Utility Prices Spiralling out of ControlFCRC Conference September 12, 2013Caitlin WhitemanConsumer Utilities Advocacy Centre
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Flexible electricity pricing
www.switchon.vic.gov.au Energy Information Fund – http://www.switchon.vic.gov.au/why-are-power-bills-so-high/community-programs, or contact me [email protected]
Melbourne water price increases
2012-13 annual bill
2013-14 annual bill
City West Water $461 $538South East Water $445 $579Yarra Valley Water
$508 $636
$143- $195
2012-13 annual bill
2013-14 annual bill
City West Water $848 $991South East Water $863 $1,058Yarra Valley Water
$949 $1,143
For the average renter...
For the average homeowner...
$77-$128
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Three things financial counsellors can do1. Ensure clients are receiving all concessions, and stay up to date with changesDHS’ latest guide (August 2013) http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/669227/Victorian_Concessions_guide_2013-2014_WEB_080813.pdf2. Refer clients to helpful programsArrange a HESS visit - 1800 685 682NILS Low Income Energy Efficiency Program
3. Stay up to dateCUAC newsletter POWER+WATER - sign up at www.cuac.org.au CALC newsletter On the Wire – sign up by email to [email protected] EWOV Connect - http://www.ewov.com.au/publications-and-media/connect