In 2004, the previous State Government announced that permanent caravan park residents residing in towns supplied with electricity by Synergy (SWIS Customers) or Horizon Power (Regional Customers) would be eligible for Government energy subsidies and be given access to power priced at the schedculed rates.
Regulations and Licence Exemptions enforcing the uniform tarriff have been in place since 1 November 2004.
Permanent residents of caravan parks who are concession card holders have been eligible for Government energy rebates since 1 July 2004. These are the: Supply Charge Rebate; Dependent Child Rebate; and Seniors Airconditioning Rebate. For further details, SWIS customers can contact Synergy on 13 13 53 and regional customers can contact Horizon Power on 1800 267 926.
