There’s still time to take up the government’s $250 Power Saving Bonus and join the more than 3000 households across Phillip Island and San Remo that have taken up the offer. Photo: Patrick Schneider, Unsplash.
Over 3000 households from Phillip Island and San Remo have taken advantage of the state government’s $250 Power Saving Bonus.
Figures released at the end of July show that one million households have applied for the one-off payment, with 3043 of these from the island or San Remo.
Households can claim the $250 payment by heading to the Victorian Energy Compare website and comparing energy offers to see if they can get a better deal, or by engaging with a participating community outreach partner.
There is no cap on how many households can apply and the program is open until June 2023.
The government said user data shows that over the past 12 months, seven out of every 10 users saved an average of $330 by switching energy offers.
With interest rates continuing to rise, and increasing costs for food and groceries, this is one way to help ease pressure on the family budget.
“We know Victorian families are doing it tough, so we’re topping up the $250 Power Saving Bonus program to make sure no one misses out, said Minister for Energy Lily D’Ambrosio.
The Victorian Energy Compare website is the only free and independent online energy price comparison service available to Victorian energy consumers.
Other programs helping households and businesses to slash energy bills include Victorian Energy Upgrades, which provides upfront incentives for low-cost-to-free energy efficient products, and Solar
Victoria, which offers households and businesses discounted solar panels, batteries and efficient heating and cooling.
To apply and for more information go to: compare.energy.vic.gov.au
