HC Deb 07 May 1975 vol 891 cc444-5W
30. Mr. Rost

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how much has been spent by the Property Services Agency on energy conservation projects since the publication of the NEDO report; what further projects are in hand; and what is the estimated saving in fuel consumption to date.

Mr. Freeson

The relevant information in the NEDO report was compiled in mid–1974. Since then the Property Services Agency has installed optimum start controls in a further 800 buildings at a cost of some £400,000. This should save fuel worth a further £270,000 a year at current prices. Total fuel savings on PSA Votes in 1974–75 were worth £4 million.

The agency is now undertaking a further programme which includes improved heating economy control equipment, more thermal insulation, draught proofing and training for staff who operate and maintain heating equipment. This will cost £5 million a year for the next five years in the civil and defence estates. When complete it should save over £20 million a year at current fuel prices.