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High demand for Power Saving Bonus

SWITCH AND SAVE... Shepparton has made the top 10 electorates to have benefitted from the State Government's Power Saving Bonus. To access the $250 Bonus, visit compare.energy.vic.gov.au or call 1800 000 832. To speak to an Energy Assistance Program advocate, call 1800 161 215. Photo: Supplied

Shepparton is one of the top 10 electorates in Victoria to benefit from the State Government’s Power Saving Bonus, aimed at easing the cost of living for over a million households. So far, over 17,000 households in

Shepparton have claimed the $250 bonus through community outreach partners, with 73 percent of these applicants also receiving additional energy affordability advice.

Additionally, 40 percent of applicants have managed to find a better energy deal, as thousands of Victorians choose to switch and save by changing their energy deals through the Victorian Energy Compare website.

To help consumers navigate the energy market, apply for eligible grants and concessions, and address billing errors, the Energy Assistance Program provides free, one-on-one assistance to those experiencing hardship.

To access the $250 Power Saving Bonus, residents can apply through the Victorian Energy Compare website, which lists the best energy offers in their areas. For those without internet access, over-the-phone or in-person support is available through community outreach partners.

Top 10 regional electorates:

Wendouree (13,645)

Morwell (13, 433)

Bass (12,045)

Lara (11,955)

South Barwon (11,868)

Bendigo East (11,712)

Bellarine (11, 515)

Eureka (11,427)

Geelong (11, 376)

Shepparton (10, 627)

SWITCH AND SAVE… Shepparton has made the top 10 electorates to have benefitted from the State Government’s Power Saving Bonus. To access the $250 Bonus, visit compare.energy.vic.gov.au or call 1800 000 832. To speak to an Energy Assistance Program advocate, call 1800 161 215. Photo: Supplied
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