Jordan Springs Newsletter Winter 2022

Tips and tricks to reduce your power bill this winter With costs of living on the rise, here are some small changes you can make at home to save on your energy bills: • Before running a cycle with your washing machine, make sure it is full, on the shortest cycle, and on a cold wash if possible. Jordan Springs Community Grants The Jordan Springs Community Grants Program is once again taking grant applications from 1 July 2022. The focus of the program is to fund initiatives or events that benefit the Jordan Springs community by improving social, environmental and economic outcomes. There is a generous $5,000 funding pool available to the successful applicant. We want to hear your ideas, so feel free to share this with your community contacts as well. This round we are on the lookout for applications that promote a strong sense of community. Please reach out to us if you would like to discuss the application process, eligibility and ideas, or to find a project partner. Click here for further information The program is administered by Bendigo Bank’s Community Enterprise Foundation and applications will be open during July. Keep an eye on the Jordan Springs Facebook page for more. • To ensure your heater is only heating rooms you need to use, make sure doors and curtains are closed. Set your heater between 18 and 20 degrees, as every degree higher can increase your bill by around 15 per cent. • Treat your heater as a last resort by warming up in other ways. Wear extra layers and a beanie, use warmer bedding, heat up a hot water bottle or heat pack, and get comfortable under a blanket. • Any electronic devices that you are not using should be turned off at the power point. Even when in standby, electronic devices can use up to 10 per cent of your electricity. Jordan Springs Community Grants are now open Bring your idea to life!