The one-off $250 payment will be available for NSW households from July and can be used whether you choose to change energy providers, or stay put.
It's expected about two million energy users would take up the offer, costing the government about $500 million.
Families and individuals who use the Service NSW website to check if their energy company's rate is competitive will receive a one-off $250 payment they can use towards their energy bills, The Daily Telegraph reports.The Service NSW website includes a free service that compares electricity and gas services for households and small businesses.
It's expected about two million energy users would take up the offer, costing the government about $500 million.
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