What was the $100 Power Saving Bonus program?

The Power Saving Bonus was a Victorian Government program that provided a $100 payment to help ease cost-of-living pressures and drive down energy bills for Victorians in need. The $100 Power Saving Bonus program closed for new applications on 31 March 2026.

Who was eligible for the $100 Power Saving Bonus?

To be eligible, Victorian households needed to:

• Have a recent residential electricity bill
• Hold one of the following concession cards:
  • Health Care Card
  • Pensioner Concession Card
  • Veterans’ Affairs Pensioner Concession Card
  • Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card; and
• Only one payment per household was available.

Will I still receive my $100 Bonus if my application hasn’t been approved and paid by 31 March 2026?

Yes, if you submitted your application by 11.59pm on 31 March 2026 and you meet the eligibility requirements (including having not previously applied) you will still receive your $100 Bonus.

I applied through an Outreach Partner or the Victorian Energy Compare helpline – how do I contact them?

If you applied with support from a community outreach partner and need to contact them about your application, please call the Victorian Energy Compare helpline on 1800 000 832.

Can I still apply for the $100 Power Saving Bonus for concession card households?

No, the Power Saving Bonus program opened on 25 August 2025 and closed for new applications on 31 March 2026.

I failed to apply for the Power Saving Bonus before 31 March 2026 due to extenuating circumstances.

If your household missed the 31 March 2026 deadline to apply for the $100 Power Saving Bonus because of special circumstances, or if your application was cancelled, you should email psb.support@deeca.vic.gov.au.

What is the Power Saving Bonus program?

The Power Saving Bonus is an initiative designed to provide real cost-of-living help to Victorians, whilst encouraging them to compare energy offers and save money by switching to a cheaper energy plan by using the Victorian Energy Compare website.

There have been five rounds of the Power Saving Bonus program, delivered between July 2018 and March 2026.

• Round 1: $50 Power Saving Bonus (1 July 2018 - 30 June 2020)
  Provided a $50 payment for eligible Victorian households.
• Round 2: $250 Power Saving Bonus (1 February 2021 - 30 June 2022)
  Provided a $250 payment for eligible Victorian concession card households.
• Round 3: $250 Power Saving Bonus (1 July 2022 - 23 March 2023)
  Provided a $250 payment for eligible Victorian households.
• Round 4: $250 Power Saving Bonus (24 March 2023 - 31 August 2023)
  Provided an additional $250 payment for all Victorian households.
• Round 5: $100 Power Saving Bonus (25 August 2025 – 31 March 2026)
  Provided a $100 payment for eligible Victorian concession card households.

All previous rounds of the Power Saving Bonus program are closed for new applications.

Any enquiries about the Power Saving Bonus should be directed to psb.support@deeca.vic.gov.au

What additional support is available to households having difficulties paying their energy bills?

Households who are having trouble paying their energy bills can access the Energy Assistance Program – a free over the phone support service. To speak to an energy advocate, call 1800 161 215 Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (except public holidays).

Enquiries and feedback

I want to submit an enquiry.

All enquiries can be submitted to our support team at psb.support@deeca.vic.gov.au.

I want to provide feedback.

Victorian Energy Compare values feedback. If you wish to provide feedback please use the form located at https://compare.energy.vic.gov.au/feedback.