Energy Saving Day - did you know about it?

[pressld2]

February 28 was "Energy Saving Day". People were encouraged to switch off unnecessary appliances over a period of 24 hours and the national grid would monitor consumption and report on the effect.

The day was backed by a number of environmental organisations including Greenpeace, Christian Aid and the RSPB, as well as most major energy companies.

In the event, the day had virtually know impact on electricity usage and one of the reasons for this is thought to be lack of publicity.

Did you know it was happening?

Dave P.

[agrumpycow]

Never heard of it but I would have expected a bit more publicity with the
organisations involved.

[hobble]

Sounded like a good idea, shame it was not made that public. It would have been a good experiment. Our house included probably wouldn't have made much difference as we turn stuff off all the time. In fact I am renowned for turning the light off when someone is still in a room.

[jennyb]

I did not hear about it. What a pity, I would have given it a try although I am a bit obsessive anyway about saving electricity - mostly because of the bills!

Jenny

[Heart-shaped World]

Didn't hear of it either and I do some degree of energy management at work (cue the obvious jokes)...

[PMG]

Never heard about it - but even if I had there isn't much more I could switch off - fridge?

Pauline

[pressld2]

Just realised I hadn't voted meself!

I had heard about it but like most responders I'm a bit fanatical about switching things off anyway, at home and at work, so can't claim to have participated in any meaningful way.

Dave P.

[ron1863]

Never heard of it but I had a long lie and saved a fair bit of energy

[Fishman]

Only heard about it on the day itself, but i never leave anything on needlessly anyway. From reading the comments on the BBC's "Have your say" page it would seem that there are sadly still a very large number of people who believe that man made climate change isn't happening, that it's all a con so that the government can increase taxes (!), and that global warming is a natural phenomenon caused by the sun, that has been going on for billions of years ! Maybe there should be a campaign to convince people that, if nothing else, saving energy will save them money.

[RichBrew]

I read about it on the BBC website earlier in the month, and informed friends and people at work of the forthcoming date and what was required. It appears that most either forgot, or just plain ignored the request.
I always shut down, or turn off standby switches on equipment that is not in use, so my contribution was negligible come the day. I agree that it should have been pushed more by the media.

RichBrew

[Elean0r]

I found out about it afterwards. It wouldn't have made any real difference to us because we can't turn off anything more in our house.

The website showed there was a small increase in consumption on the day, which is a pity, but then not many people knew so didn't make the effort.

[pressld2]

Welcome to WAB, Elean0r!

Originally Posted by Elean0r

The website showed there was a small increase in consumption on the day

Yep, but they think that was down to the weather as it was quite a bit colder that day than it had been for several days before. So there might actually have been a small reduction in non-essential energy use but it was masked by the increase needed for heating.

Dave P.

[Elean0r]

Ah, I hadn't thought of that.

Thanks for the welcome

[nightshade]

This thread is the first I have heard about it,perhaps they saved too much energy and did not publicise it enough

[wyevilla]

It never came across my radar. What a missed opportunity! Shame

[naturelover]

What gets me they ask us to turn this and that off or down,what about flood lights,shops,drs,hospitals,they dont just have one light on they have hundreds all over cealings, in day light as well,which is not needed when its light outside.

[Bouncytigger]

Well it passed me by as well