Bright sparks save cash

YEAR-round concessions on electricity bills will begin next week.
As of 1 March, Victorians who hold pensioner concession cards, health care cards or Veterans’ Gold Cards will be eligible for a 17.5 per cent discount on their electricity bills.
South Eastern Metropolitan Region MP Inga Peulich said the election commitment would double the concessions that were available under the Brumby Government and would provide much-needed financial assistance for members of the community on low incomes.
“A concession card holder currently paying an electricity bill of $1500 per year would save $262 each year from the concession and there will be an extra saving of $44 from the Coalition’s election commitment applying from 1 March,” Ms Peulich said.
“The Baillieu Government is delivering its election promises and this assistance for members of our community who need it most, is being delivered early.”