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Tariff types
Climate Saver Tariff
Climate Saver is a legacy tariff that was available to households in the Powercor distribution network in Victoria.
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The Climate Saver tariff features different Peak rates in Summer (November - March) and Winter (April - October).
In general, Winter rates are lower under Climate Saver tariff, so this tariff was more attractive for those who experienced higher electricity consumption in winter, for example those households that use electricity for heating.
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The Climate Saver tariff is no longer available for new entrants, although is continues to be supported for households already on this tariff type.
What is an energy tariff?
The type and configuration of your electricity meter governs how you can be charged for your electricity usage.
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