§ Mr. KeyTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what assessment she has made of the most cost-effective ways in which(a) industry and commerce and (b) domestic consumers can reduce electricity consumption. [17429]
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§ Mr. Meacher[holding answer 27 November 2001]We have carried out a wide range of detailed assessments of the most cost-effective options for saving energy, including reducing electricity consumption in both the business (industry and commerce) and domestic sectors. This includes research, demonstration and case studies of energy efficient practices and technologies. The resultant information is provided to business sectors, the building industry, landlords and local authorities, as well as to individuals, via the Carbon Trust, the Energy Efficiency Best Practice programme www.energy-efficiency.gov.uk and through the Energy Saving Trust's Energy Efficiency Advice Centres www.est.org.uk.
Examples of the best practice advice and assessments provided can be found on these websites.