General News
2 March, 2023
Bonus back for round two
A new round of the State Government’s Power Saving Bonus will be available to Victorians later this month — including those who already received the one-off payment — and local community and neighbourhood houses are here to help residents...
A new round of the State Government’s Power Saving Bonus will be available to Victorians later this month — including those who already received the one-off payment — and local community and neighbourhood houses are here to help residents apply.
The bonus is a one-off payment of $250 to support Victorians with the rising cost of living and is available to all Victorian households (home-owners and renters) who visit the Victorian Energy Compare website.
The Power Saving Bonus program launched in July last year and more than 1.7 million households have received the payment.
Those who received payments under the previous round will be eligible for the new round which opens on March 24.
“Big power companies rely on people not having the time, information or knowledge to save money. But we know better deals are out there — and we’re helping Victorian families find them,” Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio said.
“We’re helping Victorians with immediate bill relief through the Power Saving Bonus and driving down the cost of living through our rebates for solar, hot water and Victorian Energy Upgrades program.”
To apply, you’ll need a recent residential electricity bill and be the account holder for that bill.
Then, follow the steps on the Victorian Energy Compare website compare.energy.vic.gov.au or call 1800 000 832.
Local neighbourhood and community houses can also help anyone who needs support applying for the bonus.
For support, call Maryborough Community House (5461-4551), Mill House Neighbourhood House (5461-3185) or the Dunolly Neighbourhood Centre (5468-1511).