Andy D'Agorne

This year's Energy Saving Week takes place from 20th to 26th October. 2008 is the event's twelfth year. Never mind the politics, here's something you can do today!  http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/What-can-I-do-today

'Energy Saving Week' is designed to promote energy saving action among householders through a concentrated programme of events across the UK, via a range of partner organisations and the Energy Saving Trust's network of regional advice centres.

The aim of Energy Saving Week is simple: to help consumers learn how they can reduce their carbon footprint and show how significant savings can be made in money, energy and time by making a difference. At the Energy Saving Trust we understand that time and money is something most of us do not have an abundance of.

As Karen Lawrence, head of advice, at the Energy Saving Trust explains:

"Climate change is arguably one of the most important global issues now affecting millions of UK households. It is no longer just a Government problem to be tackled on a policy level, but something everyone is thinking about on a daily basis. We're constantly being shown targets and timelines - telling us what the nation has to achieve and by when - to help fight climate change.

 But how on earth are we expected to fit an eco-rich lifestyle into our time-poor lives? Energy Saving Week - 20th to 26th October - is the perfect opportunity to discover your Green/Life Balance. We're urging people to take time to make time to change their households' habits to help fight climate change. It doesn't take long to get things started - there are lots of things you can do in just ten minutes."