NSW Councils apply for rate increases
Four councils across NSW have applied to IPART for a special variation to increase their income from rates above the rate peg.
Large increases were sought by Central Coast Council, Hunter’s Hill Council and Snowy Valleys Council.
IPART has set the rate peg for 2022-23 at 0.7% for councils with zero and below population growth. The rate peg is the maximum percentage amount by which a council can increase its income from rates.
Community members can make submissions on the proposed rate increases until 7 March.
Improving energy efficiency and saving money
You may not be aware but the long-running Energy Saving Scheme administered by IPART can provide households and small businesses with energy efficiency upgrades such as replacing downlights with LEDs.
To participate you need to contact one of the businesses accredited under the scheme.
The ESS also assists consumers to achieve energy savings by incentivising retailers to sell energy efficient appliances. The types of appliances include televisions, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers and fridges.
Fire and Rescue NSW
Watch our online public hearing which looked at Fire and Rescue’s NSW’s fees and charges.
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