HISTORIC PRESS RELEASE : Prime Minister backs Energy Saving Week [October 2008]

The press release issued by 10 Downing Street on 20 October 2008.

The Prime Minister has leant his support to Energy Saving Week, the annual campaign that started on Monday.

In a Downing Street statement, the PM encouraged everyone to seek advice from campaign organiser the Energy Saving Trust and said that simple measures in the home, combined with Government initiatives such as free insulation, could help people save mony this winter.

The PM said:

“We want everyone to have a warm, well insulated home, wherever they live. That’s why I am encouraging everyone to take advantage of the help and advice from the Energy Saving Trust this energy saving week.

“Every measure makes a difference, from switching to energy saving light bulbs to installing proper wall and loft insulation, and we’ve guaranteed discounts of up to 50 per cent when you have this work done in your home. For many people, including everyone over 70, insulation is now free.

“These measures, part of the extra £1 billion we’ve made available this year for ‘green’ home improvements, will help people save money by saving energy.”