$250 Power Saving Bonus program for all Victorian households

May 02, 2022

All Victorian homes will be eligible to receive a one off $250 payment to counter rising cost-of-living pressures. To be eligible for the boost, available 1^st July 2022 - households must register directly on the Energy Compare Website.

The Victorian Government has announced a new $250 Power Saving Bonus program for all Victorian households. From 1 July 2022, you can access the new $250 program by visiting the Victorian Energy Compare website and submitting an application. Click here if you would like to receive an invitation to apply when the program opens.

The existing $250 Power Saving Bonus for Concession recipients remains open and is available until 30 June 2022. Before submitting an application for the bonus, please read the eligibility requirements.

Concession recipients who have already received a $250 Power Saving Bonus payment through the current phase of the program are eligible to apply for another $250 payment when the new phase of the program opens on 1 July 2022.

For customers living in an embedded network

If you live in an embedded network and have an electricity account, you are still eligible to apply for the bonus. When providing your electricity service details during the online application process, type 'embedded' into the retailer field and select your retailer. If your retailer isn't listed, select 'Other Embedded Network (embedded)'. Embedded network applicants may be requested to provide additional supporting documents at a later stage to complete their application. This may include a copy of your passport, driver's licence or Medicare card.

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