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How to save energy in local government

If you're new to energy saving, view our online training tool videos to find out how much you could save. See below for three areas to focus on for reducing energy use in local government.

Heating: this can account for 60% of your total energy costs. Read our low cost housekeeping tips and advice for implementation of energy efficient equipment to find out how you could reduce your heating costs by up to a third.

Ventilation: unnecessary ventilation can waste energy and cost you a lot of money. Find out how you can make your systems more efficient with advice on simple energy saving measures, upgrading and replacing equipment.

Energy management: get buy-in for energy saving across all levels of the organisation, from appointing an energy manager and monitoring energy use, to developing an action plan and training staff.

Next steps

Walk round checklist – local government energy savings	View our video-based online training tool	Create an action plan for your site

Apply for energy efficiency financing	Get tax relief on energy saving equipment

To know more

Local Authorities sector overview: energy saving opportunities

Energy saving advice: air conditioning, lighting, office equipment, biomass heating advice for social housing, more topics

Case study: Awareness Raising at Falkirk Council

Case study: North Yorkshire County Council - Schools Carbon Reduction Officers

Case study: Green Travel in two Local Authorities

Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service

Central Bedfordshire Council - LEDs

Case study: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Council

Case study: Coventry City Council

Case study: Aberdeen City Council

More local authority case studies

Find out about our expert advice and services for local authorities, or see a full list of all our services. For further information, call our telephone advice line free on 0800 085 2005

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Local Authority Energy Management Network (members only)

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