Ergon Energy Regional QLD Community Fund
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Are you involved with, or know of, a not-for-profit community group or organisation in regional Queensland that needs funding for a bright idea? If so, apply for an Ergon Energy Community Fund grant – it could help bring that big idea to life. Designed to empower non-profit groups to create change for the better. Applications close 12 Sept. http://bit.ly/2bznGKU
Previous Grant recipients include the following:
| Applicant Organisation | Project Name | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater Tennis Club Inc. | Freshwater Tennis Club Internal Lighting Upgrade | Replace halogen and incandescent lighting with LEDs throughout. Fit timer switches to toilet lighting | Freshwater |
| Townsville City Council – Library Services | Tropical Energy Saver Toolkit | Purchase equipment to create ‘Tropical Energy Saving Toolkits’ available for loan free of charge to Townsville residents and community organisations. The toolkits will provide resources for customers to make informed decisions on saving energy in their home | Townsville |
| William Ross State High School | Innovation and Training in Sustainability Project | Establish a sustainability centre. The centrepiece will be a computer programmed, multi-tiered, solar powered aquaponic (fish and vegetable production) system. Students will be involved in the way energy, water and nutrients are used and recycled in modern farming practices | Townsville |
| Mt Colliery CWA | Mt Colliery CWA Hall Energy Safety and Efficiency Project | Update electrical wiring making the hall safer and able to manage modern electrical appliances and equipment. Update the lighting to energy efficient fittings to reduce energy use | Mt Colliery |
| Whitsunday Sports Park | Energy Management Software and Hardware | Installation of energy management devices to manage power usage; particularly lighting and shutting down unused equipment/appliances | Whitsunday |
| Hervey Bay Girl Guides | Hervey Bay Girl Guides Electrical Upgrade | Upgrade electrical system for improved safety and reliability. Educate guides and create awareness of the importance of electrical safety | Scarness |
| Mackay Surf Life Saving Club | Installation of Energy Efficient Measures at Mackay Surf Life Saving Club | Replace leaking shower heads and taps in club change rooms, replace inefficient refrigeration, switch hot water system to an economy tariff | Mackay |
| Mundubbera State School | Innovation with Electricity Decreasing Our Footprint | The library will become a sustainable learning space by installing efficient lighting devices, motion and lighting detectors, priority lighting circuits, use of natural airflow for cooling. Daily, weekly and monthly power usage will be measured. Students will have access to the school’s solar net site to see improved efficiencies and usage protocols | Mundubbera |
| Sacred Heart Parish Ayr | Sacred Heart Parish Safer Community Project | Installation of electrical safety switches, upgrade switch boards with new enclosures, replace antiquated external lighting with energy efficient lighting | Burdekin |
| Sarina & District Community Kindergarten Association Inc | Sarina Kindy Efficient Fridge and Clean Air Project | Purchase a replacement energy efficient fridge with a door alarm and provide annual service to improve air conditioner effectiveness | Sarina |
| St. John’s Lutheran Kindergarten | St. Johns Kindergarten, Kingaroy Electrical Upgrade | Installation of new power circuit, extra power points, safety switch and circuit breakers to manage usage demand | Kingaroy |
| Yeppoon & District Show Society Inc. | Outdoor Security Lighting Project | Improve security and reduce energy consumption by installing outdoor LED security and safety lighting | Yep |
https://www.ergon.com.au/about-us/community/community-fund/grant-recipients
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