MORE than 30,000 Mornington Peninsula households have received the state government’s $250 power saving bonus.
Billed as a way to ease the cost of living, the program encourages applicants to find a better energy deal – with thousands choosing to switch and save by changing their energy deal through the Victorian Energy Compare website.
The free Energy Assistance Program has helped more than 500 applicants navigate the energy market, apply for eligible grants and concessions, find and switch to better offers and address billing errors.
The cost of household energy bills can also be lowered through the $1.3 billion Solar Homes Program. Households that accessed both solar panel and hot water rebates saved up to $1500 on their annual energy bill.
Energy and Resources Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said Victoria had cut its emissions more than any other state, tripled the amount of renewable energy and created thousands of jobs.
“We’re helping Victorians take more control over their energy bills and helping to bring down the cost of power, with our record investment in renewables and bringing back state owned government energy through the SEC,” D’Ambrosio said.
“To help meet this target, the state government is reviving the State Electricity Commission to replace unreliable, privatised coal with clean, government-owned, renewable energy to drive down energy costs and help create 59,000 jobs.”
To receive the $250 power saving bonus, visit compare.energy.vic.gov.au or call 1800 000 832. To speak to an advocate, call 1800 161 215.
First published in the Southern Peninsula News – 2 May 2023
