Two new categories of people are now eligible for the electricity authority’s discounted pricing for vulnerable consumers, the EAC announced on Monday.

The move comes after a decision by the energy ministry on November 28, the EAC said.

The eligible beneficiaries are those on low pension and low income as defined by the deputy welfare ministry and single-parent families, who receive the single-parent allowance, granted in addition to child benefit.

Applications can be submitted by the customer in whose name the electricity bill is issued or by another person with whom the applicant permanently resides. The special pricing code appears a “08” on bills.

Applications are accepted by e-mail or fax, or at EAC customer service centres.

Instructions for application can reviewed on the EAC website.