§ Dr. Michael Clarkasked the Secretary of State for Energy (1) what was the amount of electricity saved during Energy Efficiency Year, expressed as a proportion of the total amount used;
(2) what was the value of electricity saved during Energy Efficiency Year.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerIn spite of the considerable success of Energy Efficiency Year, electricity consumption went up in 1986 due to the increase in economic activity following the upturn in the economy. There is no doubt that substantial savings were made and will be made in the future as a result of Energy Efficiency Year. There are now over 10,000 energy managers compared with half that number but a few years ago. At the beginning of the last quarter of Energy Efficiency Year, applicants for surveys of commercial and industrial premises were 82 per cent. above the same period in the previous year. Energy survey grants have resulted in savings of over £250 million per year being identified. The energy efficiency demonstration scheme achieved its target, and savings of over £100 million will result. There has been a substantial increase in monitoring and targeting systems. At the end of the Year, such systems were in place in 200 major energy consuming sites.
On the consumer side, the industries providing the materials for improved energy efficiency all report substantial increases in sales.
350WDuring the Year there was an increase of 70 per cent. in homes insulated under the community programme. More than 100,000 homes were so insulated during the Year.