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title: "Energy Accounts Payment Assistance (EAPA), New South Wales · unclaimd"
description: "Emergency help to pay a power or gas bill if a short-term money crisis means you cannot pay it. Amount varies. Check the conditions and apply on service.nsw.gov.au."
url: "https://unclaimd.org/support/nsw-eapa/"
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# Energy Accounts Payment Assistance (EAPA)

Emergency help to pay a power or gas bill if a short-term money crisis means you cannot pay it.

- Support available: Amount varies
- Type of support: Voucher

[Visit official site](https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/energy-accounts-payment-assistance-eapa-scheme)

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## What you need to check

It is for a current home power or gas bill you cannot pay because of a short-term crisis. Examples are losing income, surprise medical costs or a natural disaster. A letter saying you will be cut off also counts. The money goes straight to your energy company. The account must be open and in your name. It does not cover bottled gas, business bills or bills for a home you have left.

This is a short summary. Other rules may apply, like income or where you live. Check the full rules with the agency that runs it.

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## About this source

We last reviewed this listing on 5 Nov 2026. We last checked the official page on 5 Nov 2026.

Our automatic check only sees whether the page is there or has changed. It is not a check of the rules.

## How to apply

Apply online through Service NSW, or see an approved community EAPA provider in person or by phone. Service NSW on 13 77 88 can help with the online form.

[Visit official site](https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/energy-accounts-payment-assistance-eapa-scheme)

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