Community Lending for Tasmanians
Member Agency News Edition 6: December 2013 in this edition
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Home Energy Saver Scheme (HESS)
New Loan Application Forms
HESS is an Australian Government initiative operated by Good Shepherd that works with households to improve their financial and energy management practices.
New Staff Members Budget of the Month Award
HESS offers subsidies to NILS clients to help reduce the purchase price of energy-efficient key household items, which will reduce energy bills in the long-term. There is a multitude of subsidies available at the moment to encourage NILS applicants to purchase energy efficient appliances. Energy efficient appliances cost less to run and the subsidies currently available make them affordable for our clients. 118 NILS clients have already benefited from HESS, statewide. We’ve created a Cheat Sheet to help you make sure applicants have an accurate idea of the subsidy they are likely to get. Let Danita or Nic know if you haven’t received one. As always, if you are confused or in doubt about what to tell an applicant, please call NILS on 1300 301 650!
Talking Stars Training
Merry as m t s i r h C 2013
Talking Stars is part of the Home Energy Saver Scheme (HESS) which includes free training for NILS Loan Officers. The training session is online and includes practical energy tips to help support your clients to reduce their energy bills, also you can learn more about the subsidies available to clients and gain useful knowledge on home energy saving. If you would like further information on the training sessions contact danita@nilstasmania.org.au
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