HC Deb 16 February 1987 vol 110 c471W
Mr. Peter Bruinvels

asked 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 Hunt

The 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.

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