Premium Content Subscriber only Community groups across the Hinkler electorate will be supported by a new Coalition Government program to lower energy costs and support local jobs. Hinkler MP Keith Pitt said the Powering Communities Program will fund up to 12 projects worth a total of $67,700 in the electorate. "Grants of between $5,000 and $12,000 will be available to eligible community organisations, with no co-contribution required," he said. "The grant will assist groups to lower their energy bills by installing solar panels or a battery, upgrading air conditioners, hot water systems or a refrigerator with more efficient models, replacing lighting with LEDs or conducting an energy audit.