This fund helps to address fuel poverty in the city, providing much needed support for people and whānau struggling to pay their electric bills. Annually around 600 people / whānau are assisted. The fund is managed on the DCC's behalf by the Dunedin Budget Advisory Service, and administered by this service, along with Family Works - Presbyterian Support, Catholic Social Services, and the Salvation Army. The fund's distribution is evaluated annually.
- Grants are payable at the discretion of the budget adviser up to a maximum of $500. Grants over $300 to be allocated only where the client is under a full budgeting advice programme.
- Clients may access the fund twice in a five-year period, at the discretion of the budget adviser.
- Grants are available for power-related costs only.