If you are not one of those, don’t forget to apply to receive immediate bill relief as well as finding options to cut your energy costs.
State Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio recently announced a $205 million boost to the popular program, where every Victorian household can receive $250 to seek out a better energy deal on Victoria’s Energy Compare website.
“Three weeks after launching this bill busting bonus, we are proud to have supported one million Victorian households with their energy bills while helping them find the cheapest deal available,” Ms DÁmbrosia said.
“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.”
All Victorian households are eligible for the $250 payment, including the nearly 400,000 concession card holders who previously claimed the payment under an earlier phase of the program.
The $250 Power Saving Bonus is available until June 30, 2023, and there are no caps on the number of households that can receive the once-off payment.
User data shows that during the past 12 months, seven out of every 10 users saved an average of $330 by switching energy offers.
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.
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, visit compare.energy.vic.gov.au
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