%T Submission to the Select Committee on energy prices




%I Australian Council of Social Service
%D 2012

%K Power resources, %K Economics



%U https://apo.org.au/node/31200

%X People living on low incomes are experiencing significant pressures as a result of substantial increases in the cost of electricity, without a concomitant increase in income.  Low income people are most likely to live in poorly-insulated and inefficient rental accommodation, and spend a higher proportion of their income on energy, water and fuel than others.  They are least able to respond to increases in prices and to invest in more efficient homes.  Given that energy is an essential service, energy price rises leave the most vulnerable households with little option but to pay the extra.
%9 Submission