More Victorians are being encouraged to take advantage of the state government initiative to help residents cope with the high cost of living.
The government is currently offering a Power Saving Bonus for all Victorian households, by which each household can receive a $250 payment.
According to government data, within the Melton municipality only Truganina and Caroline Springs ranked within the top 100 postcodes that had claimed the most bonuses, with 5804 and 3436 households respectively accessing the payment.
In suburbs such as Melton South, Melton West, Kurunjang and Harkness, fewer than 2000 households have accessed the payment.
All Victorian households are eligible, including concession card holders who previously claimed the payment under an earlier phase of the program.
The Power Saving Bonus is available until 30 June 2023 and there are no caps on the number of households that can receive the payment.
Households can claim the $250 payment through the Victorian Energy Compare website and then compare energy offers to see if they can get a better deal, or by engaging with a participating community outreach partner.
Details: compare.energy.vic.gov.au
