b"Hi all,Spring is in the air and it's good to know the cold weather will soon be over!Unfortunately, a cold winter means bigger bills for most of us.Check out our story later in this issue on our energy advice service and how they can help reduce your electricity and gas costs. The service can help you understand your energy bill better and what you need to know to get a better deal from your energy retailer.There are also some tips on reducing energy costs in your home.Also, a big thank you to everyone who responded to our recent survey. Your feedback and ideas help us improve our services. Following the last survey, we made some changes to our team to better manage maintenance requests. Further improvements will be made to our systems over The latest fromthe coming year to ensure we are more responsive. Take care,Louise Daniel Louise Daniel Senior Manager, Housing ServicesKeeping energySaving energy costs downSwitch off lights and appliances when you are not using them.With the cost of living increasing, it is good to know that UnitingClose curtains and blinds at night to keep warmth in.offers a service to help you keep your energy costs down.Set heating between 18 and 21 Our service helps you better understand yourdegrees, and turn off at night.home energy use and take steps to lower your bills, get better deals, access payment support, understand your rights and how to accessMake sure fridge seals are translation services. airtight and allow space around All support is done over the phone and is free. your fridge to make it run better.For more information visitEnergy Bills - Uniting | Uniting Vic.Tas. Run the dishwasher when You can call our dedicated helpline 1800313126it's full.or email [email protected] to book an appointment with one of our Energy Advisors. Wash clothes in cold water There are also some great energy saving tipswhen you can.available at Top 10 energy saving tips or download this fact sheet which has some great ideas on improving energy efficiency in every areaInstall a water efficient of your houseAER factsheet - Energy efficiencyshower head.in the home.2 Home Connect Newsletter Spring 2024"