Assisting our community with the $250 Power Saving Bonus

The $250 Power Saving Bonus is a one-off $250 payment which provides direct support to Victorian households experiencing power bill stress during the coronavirus pandemic.

To be eligible, you must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Be a Victorian residential energy consumer (i.e. have a residential electricity account)
• You must be the account holder

This program is running from 1 July 2022 until 31 August 2023.

Only one payment is available to each household.

Yes you can.

Applications are made online. If you do not have access to the internet, or are uncomfortable using technology, we are here to help.

Get in contact with Bridge Darebin and we will help you every step of the way:

Phone number: 03 9484 5806

Email: connect@bridgedarebin.org.au

When you come to us to submit your application, there are a few things you need to bring with you:

• a copy of a recent electricity bill
• your ‘NMI’ number (this is located on your bill and is typically a 10 or 11 digit number)

Be sure to keep a copy of your NMI and your application reference number as you may need this information for further communications about your application.

When you submit your application online, you will be able to choose between receiving your payment via EFT (electronic transfer into your bank account) or cheque.

If you meet the eligibility and documentation requirements, you should receive your $250 payment via Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) within two to three weeks of submission. If you request payment via cheque, this should be received within four weeks.