Climate Change Advice Project Launched
A new climate change and energy advice project called ‘LESS’ launched itself in Lancaster at the end of September.LESS is a new project set up to help people in Lancaster, Morecambe and surrounding areas live more sustainably, and save energy and money. The project will give free energy-saving advice to the public at markets and community events around the district. Advice is also available online via the group’s website (www.lessuk.org) and phoneline.
LESS staff can give advice and energy saving tips on simple ways to reduce your energy use in the home, by insulating, draughtproofing and using heating appliances more efficiently. This advice enables people to maintain the level of warmth and comfort they require in their home while using less energy and saving money at the same time.
“Almost half of the UK’s carbon dioxide emissions come from energy we use every day,” explains Project worker and adviser Jane Fletcher, “at home and when we travel. By saving energy we can keep our fuel bills down and help to prevent climate change too.There are lots of simple things you can do to save energy right now. For example, fitting one low energy lightbulb can save up to £9 a year on your electricity bill and around 40kg of carbon dioxide.”
• For free advice on how to save energy and money, see the LESS advisors at a market near you soon, or take a look at their website www.lessuk.org