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HomeNewsResidents take up power saving bonus

Residents take up power saving bonus

Greater Geelong suburbs have enthusiastically accessed the state government’s $250 Power Saving Bonus.

From July 1, residents seeking out energy deals on the Energy Compare website were able to pocket $250 for comparing energy offers.

Grovedale households topped the number of applications submitted for the bonus in Geelong with 2723 residents to have applied.

Corio was next with 2647 and Belmont rounded out the top three on 2514.

Victorian households can receive $250 to seek out a better energy deal on Victoria’s Energy Compare website.

Since 1 July, one million Victorians have applied for the one-off payment, providing immediate support and driving down the cost of living right across the state.

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.

“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,” Minister for Energy Lily D’Ambrosio 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.”

To apply and for more information go to: compare.energy.vic.gov.au

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