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Libraries can help with electricity discount Libraries to help and assist the applicants for the electricity bonus grant. By news@gippsland - 6th May 2021 - Back to News Latrobe City Council Libraries are leading the charge to help people on a Pensioner Concession Card and some Health Care Cards to access the Victorian Government’s $250 electricity bonus.
Avail of the electricity bill discount, you just need an original PDF (electronic copy) or a hard-copy version of their electricity bill and a Centrelink Reference Number (CRN), which is found on your concession cards
What to submit to qualify for the grant
To obtain the grant, people need an original PDF (electronic copy) or a hard-copy version of their electricity bill and a Centrelink Reference Number (CRN) - which is found on your concession card - or your Department of Veterans Affairs card number to submit through the State Government’s Compare Energy website.
Assisting eligible recipients
Latrobe Libraries can assist eligible recipients to scan in the required documents and walk them through the application process using library computers. "During COVID restrictions the Library staff responded to the needs of our community and again, that is what they are doing," Latrobe City Council Mayor, Cr Sharon Gibson said.
The electricity bonus is a once-only $250 power saving bonus and is available to eligible people from now until the end of the year. The bonus is available to holders and recipients of a:
- AbStudy
- AusStudy
- DVA Gold cards
- DVA pensioner
- Jobseeker
- Pensioner Concession Card
- Youth Allowance
More information is available at energy compare.
Pictures from Compare My Energy Facebook page.
Source: www.gippsland.com Published by: news@gippsland.com
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