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Local politician cuts gas consumption by a third

By Scott Hart
Dec 30, 2009 - 3:08:02 PM
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Simon Burgess

Simon Burgess, Labour & Co-op Candidate for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven has pledged to cut his carbon emission by 10%. He has cut his consumption of power in his home, through the installation of solar hot water and a highly efficient condensing gas boiler.

Mr Burgess said:
"In September 2008 the installations were completed within a fortnight. It was obvious it was cutting our gas use by the fact that the boiler wasn't on at all from March to September but that was at a time of year when we only had need of hot water. It is the central heating that uses much more gas so I wanted to know whether the highly efficient condensing boiler was really helping save the planet and our fuel bills.

"I am very pleased to say that over comparable twelve month periods we have cut our gas consumption by 32% and even with fluctuating gas prices that has represented a 26% saving to our bills.

"It is good news that the government is introducing a "boiler scrappage" scheme so there is even more reason for others to do as we have.

"I am now setting about achieving a 10% cut in emissions for 2010 and I am determined that a cut in our electricity consumption will play a significant part. I have invested in a portable meter  that will tell us how much electricity we are using at any point. This combined with increased insulation and less car use will I am sure mean we will play our part in 10:10. I am urging everyone to sign up the 10:10 pledge. Doing your bit for the planet and saving you money in the medium to long term is easier than you think."

To sign up to the 10:10 pledge visit:
www.1010uk.org

For more information about Labour view:
www.brightonhovelabour.com


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