Worcester Warriors are proud to support Switch It Off Week 2009.
The Worcestershire County Council initiative is raising awareness of energy efficiency and energy saving to highlight how everyone at home, work and school can reduce the amount of energy they use – and also save money on their bills.
Switch It Off Week is running from this Monday (November 9) until Friday November 13). The campaign culminates in the Big Switch Off, 4.30pm – 6.30pm, on Friday when electricity usage across the county will be monitored by Central Networks to see whether everyone making small changes such as switching the TV off standby can make a big difference to the overall energy demand.
Last year during the Big Switch Off, Worcestershire saved enough energy to power over 1500 typical three-bedroom homes for a whole year. If we continued to save this amount on energy over a whole year, we could power 528,000 homes the following year (more than double the number of homes in Worcestershire!).
Did you know..?
• A computer left on 24 hours per day could cost you £50 per year to run. By switching off and enabling standby features, the cost could be reduced by 30%.
• Leaving a games console on 24hours per day could cost you £39 per year
• Switching to energy saving light bulbs could save you £60 over the lifetime of the bulb.
• Swapping halogen spotlight bulbs for replacement LED lights would save 47watts of energy for each bulb. Replacing 22 bulbs would save £300 per year.
How can I be involved..?
• Take part in the Big Switch Off by turning off appliances that are on standby
• Switch appliances off at the plug
• Attend one of the Dine by Candlelight events in Worcestershire. Visit www.worcestershire.gov.uk/dinebycandlelight for participating eateries
• Carrying on switching off, even after Switch It Off Week is over – and enjoy the benefits all year round.
Warriors already use many energy efficient products in the Slick Systems Stand – and now we are urging you to get involved this Friday with the Big Switch Off!
For further information about the campaign visit www.worcestershire.gov.uk/switchitoff
For information about home energy efficiency visit www.worcestershire.gov.uk/greendirectroy