{"id":19492,"date":"2025-01-02T20:58:41","date_gmt":"2025-01-02T09:58:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/?p=19492"},"modified":"2025-02-20T11:01:07","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T00:01:07","slug":"ongoing-support-for-customers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/ongoing-support-for-customers\/","title":{"rendered":"Our ongoing support for&nbsp;customers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We understand many Australians are feeling the pinch of cost-of-living pressures \u2013 especially when it comes to household bills. That\u2019s why we\u2019re committed to making sure our customers are getting the support they need with their energy bills. Here are some of the ways we\u2019re ensuring our customers are supported.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We&#8217;re spending over $100M to support vulnerable customers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We know that many households and businesses are feeling the weight of rising expenses. Over the last three years we\u2019ve spent more than $90 million to support vulnerable customers, and we\u2019ll spend up to $50 million to continue to provide support over the coming year. This includes shielding our existing Power On customers from price increases.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We have a range of financial assistance available<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not everyone&#8217;s circumstances are the same, that\u2019s why we have a range of different payment and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/billing-payments\/financial-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">financial assistance options<\/a> available. From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/help-support\/financial-assistance-and-concessions\/payment-extension\/get-a-payment-extension\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">payment extensions<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/help-support\/billing-and-payments\/payment-plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">payment plans<\/a> to ongoing bill smoothing and the option to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/help-support\/billing-and-payments\/making-payments\/switch-to-monthly-billing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">switch to monthly billing<\/a> to help make your bills more manageable \u2013 we&#8217;re committed to helping our customers pay their energy bills in a way that suits them, and their needs, best.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Origin&#039;s ongoing support for customers\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HQtGiP5hvNA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Power On program offers personalised support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For our customers who may need more of a helping hand, or simply more tailored support, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/help-support\/financial-assistance-and-concessions\/financial-support\/power-on-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Power On program<\/a> is available &#8211; we\u2019re here to lessen the worry. Get in touch. We\u2019ll give you access to information and options to help you get on top of your energy bills\u2026 and stay there.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re on Power On, we promise to:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep you connected&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Respect you and your situation&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply our hardship policy consistently, fairly and transparently&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Give you information to help you use less energy&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set up a payment plan to fit your capacity to pay&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>And we won\u2019t initiate normal debt collection processes.&nbsp;Our dedicated team can also help you get on top of things by helping with: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Flexible payment plan options&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/help-support\/financial-assistance-and-payment-plans\/centrepay\/set-up-centrepay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Information on Centrepay<\/a> and how to set up a direct debit&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Redirecting your bills to a third party at no charge (this helps when someone else is managing your bills)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/for-home\/electricity-and-gas\/info\/energy-efficiency-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Energy efficiency tips and ideas<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Help with signing up for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/for-home\/electricity-and-gas\/pricing\/concessions-rebates.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">state concessions and rebates<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A referral for financial counselling&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensuring you\u2019re on an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/for-home\/electricity-and-gas\/plans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">energy plan<\/a> that best suits your needs&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Providing practical energy-saving advice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Small tweaks to your energy habits can result in big savings on your energy bills. We have a range of resources to help you take control of your energy usage at home \u2013 without compromising on comfort. Our blog is filled with a range of energy efficiency advice including:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Seasonal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/tag\/energy-efficiency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">energy-saving tips<\/a> for both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/smart-ways-to-save-this-winter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">winter<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/12-tips-for-staying-cool-this-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">summer<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/how-to-save-energy-in-every-room\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">energy hacks<\/a> to reduce your everyday energy use&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clever ways to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/smart-devices-reduce-energy-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">optimise your home<\/a>&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/smart-devices-reduce-energy-use\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">smart plugs<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Educational explainers to help you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/tag\/billing-payments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">understand your energy bills<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/energy-pricing-your-consumer-rights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">consumer rights<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/choosing-the-best-origin-energy-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to compare energy plans<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reach out, we&#8217;re here to help<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We encourage anyone needing a hand getting on top of their energy bills, to get<s>t<\/s> in touch \u2013 our team are here to help. Reach out via the Origin app, email us via <a href=\"mailto:hello@origin.com.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hello@origin.com.au<\/a> or shoot us a Private Message on Facebook or Instagram. Prefer to pick up the phone and chat? Give us a call on 13 24 61. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/billing-payments\/financial-support\/\">Our financial assistance options<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We know many Aussie households are feeling the pinch due to cost-of-living. 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