Over 12000 residents across Sunbury and Macedon Ranges have received $250 in the fourth round of the state government’s Power Saving Bonus.
Last month, te state government announced more than one million Victorian households had received the bonus, including 6574 households in Macedon Ranges, and 6509 in Sunbury.
Chido Mwat lives with her partner in Sunbury and said they claimed the bonus to help contribute to their power bill.
“We saw it as an opportunity to get some money to go towards our power bill, especially as winter is coming and the cost of living is rising,” Dr Mwat said.
“According to the website we could save up to $200 a year with a different provider.”
Through the latest round, 40 per cent of applicants also found a better energy deal and thousands have chosen to switch providers.
Premier Daniel Andrews said Victorians should make sure they have the best energy deal before winter hits.
“The best way to lower energy bills is to look for a better offer,” Mr Andrews said.
“That’s why we’re encouraging Victorians to take advantage of another round of the Power Saving Bonus to make sure they are on the best deal ahead of winter.”
For residents without internet access, support is available over the phone or in person at one of the Community Outreach Partners, including; Brotherhood of St Laurence, Ethnic Community Council Victoria, Good Shepherd, State Trustees and hundreds of Neighbourhood Houses across the state.
Details: compare.energy.vic.gov.au or 1800 000 832.
Applications break down for the bonus per suburb:
Ashbourne- 26
Baynton- 6
Baynton East- 2
Benloch- 15
Bolinda- 12
Bullengarook- 62
Bylands- 0
Cadello- 1
Carlsruhe- 30
Cherokee- 3
Chintin- 7
Clarkefield- 29
Cobaw- 8
Darraweit Guim- 35
Denver- 10
Edgecombe- 7
Fern Hill- 4
Gisborne- 1454
Gisborne South- 75
Goldie- 17
Greenhill- 4
Hesket- 19
Kerrie- 2
Kyneton- 944
Kyneton South- 12
Lancefield- 397
Lauriston- 23
Macedon- 199
Malmsbury- 133
Monegeetta- 14
Mount Macedon- 131
New Gisborne- 299
Newham- 51
Pastoria- 5
Pastoria East- 7
Pipers Creek- 7
Riddells Creek- 563
Rochford- 6
Romsey- 783
Sidonia- 0
Spring Hill- 18
Springfield- 19
Sunbury- 6509
Tantaraboo- 2
Taradale- 54
Toolern Vale- 71
Trentham East- 15
Tylden- 60
Woodend- 905
Woodend North- 28
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