§ Mr. Peter Bruinvelsasked the Secretary of State for Energy what further savings he estimates could be made by (a) local authorities and (b) industry through the appointment of full-time energy managers; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David HuntThe Audit Commission advised local authorities that to achieve potential savings which they estimated at at least £135 million a year, central staff effort of about one person per £1 million energy spend would be cost-effective. The Commission has reported an encouraging response to this recommendation. Energy managers both full and part time have a vital role to play in achieving the further £1.4 billion of energy savings that could be achieved by British industry. It is not necessarily cost-effective for organisations of all sizes to appoint a full-time energy manager but all organisations should have a manager whose responsibilities include energy management.