Local
MP, Peter Viggers, is urging local residents to join him
in committing to reduce the amount of energy they consume
on a daily basis. He has joined the Energy Saving Trust’s “Commit
to Save Your 20%” campaign which is being launched
as part of the 10th annual Energy Saving Week.
Domestic
energy use accounts for almost 50% of carbon dioxide emissions.
However, if everyone saved 20% of the energy used every
day we could help to prevent climate change. Energy
Saving Week 2006, 23 – 29 October will highlight the fact
that consumers are able to make an enormous difference
both to the environment and to their energy bills through
everyday, ‘normal’ actions.
The
Energy Saving Trust is encouraging householders to make
the following changes:
- When
making hot drinks only boil as much water as I need.
- Turn
down my thermostat by 1° C.
- Switch
off appliances and not leave them on standby.
- Install
cavity wall insulation.
- Top
up my loft insulation to 270mm.
- Replace
3 light bulbs with Energy Saving Recommended ones.
- Install
a condensing boiler.
- Buy
Energy Saving Recommended appliances.
- Wash
my laundry at 30° C.
- Leave
my car at home for short journeys.
Peter
said today, “Most
of the changes suggested are simple measures that we
can make part of our every day routine. We all have a
responsibility to play our part in helping to prevent
climate change, and Energy Saving Week is an excellent
way of highlighting the problem”.
For
larger measures such as insulating your home Energy Saving
Trust provides impartial advice, grants and information
to help you implement your commitment. |
