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Drought Relief from Electricity Charges Scheme (DRECS) QLD
Australian Government · Australia
The Drought Relief from Electricity Charges Scheme (DRECS) provides Queensland drought-declared farming businesses with relief from electricity supply charges for accounts used to pump water for farm or irrigation purposes. Support is provided through waivers or reimbursements of relevant supply charges.
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Location
Queensland
Who Can Apply
• Be a farmer of a property that has been individually drought-declared or is within a drought-declared area
• Be experiencing disruptions to pumping water for farming or irrigation, with no water or severely restricted water availability within the billing period
• Complete and submit an application form
To be eligible, applicants must be a farmer of a property that has been individually drought-declared or is within a drought-declared area, be experiencing disruptions to pumping water for farming or irrigation because there is no water or water availability is severely restricted within the billing period, and complete and submit an application form.
What's Funded
Relief applies to electricity accounts used to pump water for farm or irrigation purposes on drought-declared farming properties in Queensland.Expected Outcomes
Reduced electricity supply charge burden for eligible drought-declared farming businesses and continued access to water pumping for farm or irrigation use during drought conditions.Key Information
Applicant Types
companysole_traderpartnershiptrustother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
sustainabilityother
Keywords
drought reliefelectricity chargesenergyfarmingirrigationwater pumpingQueenslandprimary producers
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Drought Relief from Electricity Charges Scheme (DRECS) QLD?
The Drought Relief from Electricity Charges Scheme (DRECS) QLD is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia. The Drought Relief from Electricity Charges Scheme (DRECS) provides Queensland drought-declared farming businesses with relief from electricity supply charges for accounts used to pump water for farm or irrigation purposes. Support is provided through waivers or reimbursements of relevant supply charges.
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Who is eligible for the Drought Relief from Electricity Charges Scheme (DRECS) QLD?
- Be a farmer of a property that has been individually drought-declared or is within a drought-declared area
- Be experiencing disruptions to pumping water for farming or irrigation, with no water or severely restricted water availability within the billing period
- Complete and submit an application form
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What activities are funded?
Relief applies to electricity accounts used to pump water for farm or irrigation purposes on drought-declared farming properties in Queensland.
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How do I apply for the Drought Relief from Electricity Charges Scheme (DRECS) QLD?
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