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Customer resources

The Energy and Water Ombudsman NSW has many resources available including help with energy and water issues, knowing your rights and saving on bills.

  • Help paying bills

    Rebates, counselling and other resources to help you with paying energy and water bills.

  • High and disputed bills

    Reasons for high or disputed bills and how EWON can help solve any problems.

  • Ways to save on your bills

    Information on how to reduce energy and water usage and save money.

  • Managing your account

    Learn more about managing your energy account, opening and closing accounts, meter reading and more.

  • Disconnection and restriction

    Learn more about how to avoid disconnection of your electricity, gas or water supply and the rules in place to protect you.

  • Switching retailers

    Changing your energy supplier could save you money. Learn more about energy offer types, how they compare, account transfers and dealing with energy marketers.

  • Solar energy

    We can investigate a range of solar energy issues, provided one of our member companies is involved.

  • Living in an embedded network

    If you live in a residential complex, residential park or a retirement village you might be in an embedded network, with different utilities supply rules.

  • Natural disaster support

    How we help if you have been affected by a natural disaster including meter replacement, billing and supply issues and information on other support services.

  • Mob matters

    Read our tips and tricks on how to reduce your energy and water costs, with Sean Choolburra.

  • Factsheets

    Download PDF factsheets on a wide range of energy and water issues.

  • Information in other languages

    Download information on our services in over 40 languages.

  • Other issues

    Find out more about other energy and water issues including common hot water, land, supply, tenants rights and more.

  • FAQ - Changes to electricity prices in residential land lease communities

    *Applies from 25th September 2024 FAQ: What are the changes to electricity prices in land lease communities? New maximum electricity prices for residents in land lease communities commence on 25 September 2024 The new rules will now apply...

  • Renewable Energy Infrastructure

    From 1 December 2024, EWON is expanding its jurisdiction, as requested by the NSW Government, to extend its services to landholders and community members across NSW’s renewable energy zones. EWON was identified as the most appropriate...