Citizens Advice launches Big Energy Saving Week

INDUSTRY: A week-long campaign has launched in Berkshire to help reduce energy consumption and fuel bills in households across the county.

Big Energy Saving Week kicked off on Monday and will run until Sunday.

It is organised each year by Citizens Advice and provides information and practical guidance on saving energy, money and the environment through becoming more energy efficient.

Figures released by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy revealed a 2.8 per cent increase in emissions caused by residential energy use in 2018 compared to the previous year, totalling 65.9 million tonnes of carbon.

OFTEC, which represents the oil heating industry and is an official partner of Big Energy Saving Week, is encouraging Berkshire households to think about their current energy consumption.

Tips include readjusting thermostats when the weather improves, bleeding radiators to ensure they are working efficiently and regularly maintaining the boiler.