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Gas prices are increasing
The State Government recently announced an increase in gas tariffs.
The cost of supplying gas to the end customer increased significantly in the last few years and a recent report by the Office of Energy found existing gas tariffs did not reflect the true costs of supplying gas.
In addition, the State Government also agreed that for 2009-10 only there should be a further small increase in gas tariffs to recover a portion of the additional costs that were incurred by Alinta in maintaining gas supplies following the explosion at the Varanus Island gas processing facility.
As a result, from 1 July 2009, gas tariffs will increase as outlined in the table overleaf.
The tariff increase will mean that a typical household, who previously paid around $390 per year for gas will now pay an additional $1.70 per week.
The Office of Energy's report outlining the reasons for the increases is available at www.energy.wa.gov.au.
How can I manage my energy bills?
We understand that price rises are never welcome, but there are some things you can do around your home to help save energy and money.
Making small changes to the way you use energy in your home can help to lower your household's impact on the environment - and help you to save money.
- Visit the Sustainable Energy Development Office (SEDO) website - www.sedo.energy.wa.gov.au - for some simple ways to reduce your energy costs.
- Arrange an Alinta Assist Home Energy and Water Audit - for $124, an Alinta Assist energy expert will come out to your home and advise you on ways to reduce energy and water consumption in your home and save money.
What can I do if I am having trouble paying my gas bill?
If you're having trouble paying your gas bill or are experiencing financial hardship, your best option is to call us straight away to discuss your situation and payment options. We can help you stay on top of your gas bills in a number of ways, for example:
- If necessary, we can give you more time to pay as a short-term solution.
- To make budgeting easier for you, we can set up a payment plan such as Bill Smoothing, which allows you to pay a fixed amount each month towards your gas bill.
Tariff Increases
| Prices including GST (from 1 July 2008) | Prices including GST (from 1 July 2009) | |
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RESIDENTIAL customers |
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Supply charge |
12.12 cents / day |
14.54 cents / day |
The first 12 units of gas used on average per day |
8.15 cents / unit |
10.04 cents / unit |
Over 12 units of gas used on average per day |
7.33 cents / unit |
9.06 cents / day |
BUSINESS customers |
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Supply charge |
12.12 cents / day |
12.71 cents / day |
Energy charge - first 100 units |
8.51 cents / unit |
9.19 cents / unit |
Energy charge - over 100 units |
6.77 cents / unit |
7.36 cents / unit |
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Area RESIDENTIAL customers |
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Supply charge |
27.25 cents / day |
32.70 cents / day |
Energy Charge |
7.56 cents / unit |
9.33 cents / unit |
Kalgoorlie-Boulder Area BUSINESS customers |
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Supply Charge |
27.25 cents / day |
32.70 cents / day |
Energy charge |
6.74 cents / unit |
8.35 cents / unit |
Albany Area RESIDENTIAL and BUSINESS customers |
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Supply charge |
12.73 cents / day |
15.28 cents / day |
Extra Dwellings (residential customers only) |
6.35 cents / day |
7.62 cents / day |
Energy charge |
9.26 cents / unit |
11.11 cents / unit |