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This year's Switch It Off Campaign will run from 20th -24th October. More information to follow
A big THANK YOU to all organisations, schools, households and individuals who took part in this year’s Switch It Off campaign!
What is the Switch It Off Campaign? |
The campaign aimed to encourage people to switch off unused lights and electrical appliances and not leave items on standby. It took place between 29 October to 2 November, culminating in the Big Switch Off on the Friday evening, when electricity use normally peaks. The campaign covers Worcestershire, Warwickshire and Coventry. |
Was it a success? |
Yes! Figures released by Central Networks, who monitored energy usage throughout the campaign, have revealed there was a 22 Mega Watt (MW) drop in Worcestershire on the Friday evening, compared to the previous evening. Overall there was a decrease of 74MW across the whole Switch It Off region- 8MW more than last year and equivalent to 15,416 typical three-bed detached houses turning off all their power for one year. During Switch it Off week in 2006, Worcestershire achieved a 4% energy reduction during the big switch off compared with the previous day. |
How can I find out more? |
In Worcestershire- contact Heather Lammas 01905 766855. In Warwickshire: see www.warwickshire.gov.uk/switchitoff In Coventry: see www.coventry.gov.uk/switchitoff |
Last modification: 09:00:26, 01st September, 2008 by Heather Lammas
Review date: 27th November, 2008
