Another round of the power saving bonus has opened to provide eligible concession card households energy relief.
Applications for $100 saving bonus opened on Monday 25 August to help provide real and immediate help for vulnerable families.
Eligible Victorian households can apply for the Power Saving Bonus through the Victorian Energy Compare (VEC) website.
When applying, eligible households need a recent residential electricity bill and must hold a health care, pensioner concession, veterans’ affairs pensioner concession or veterans’ affairs gold card.
The $100 Power Saving Bonus is in addition to the $150 Energy Bill Relief Fund all households will automatically receive from the Commonwealth Government.
Any Victorian who is struggling with their energy bills can also access the Energy Assistance Program – a free over-the-phone or in-person support service delivered in partnership with Anglicare Victoria and cohealth for Victorians who are having trouble paying their energy bills.
All Victorians are encouraged to check they’re on the best deal possible by using the free and independent Energy Compare website to shop around for a lower price – last year, users typically saved $240 per year on their energy bills by switching providers.
“This $100 payment will help vulnerable Victorians manage their winter energy bills,” energy and resources minister Lily D’Ambrosio said.
”Any Victorian can visit the Victorian Energy Compare website to check if they can switch to a cheaper energy offer.”
For more information or to apply for the Power Saving Bonus, visit compare.energy.vic.gov.au or call 1800 000 832. The Energy Assistance Program is available on 1800 161 215.
