MP joins Big Turn Off

12.00.00am BST (GMT +0100) Sun 12th Sep 2004

Local MP, Andrew Stunell, has signed up for this week's Big Turn Off, the 8th Annual Energy Efficiency Week, organised by the Energy Savings Trust, who advice household on how to cut down on fuel bills.

Mr Stunell said:

"People simply don't realise how much energy it takes to leave their TV or PC on standby. The truth is that such appliances will use almost as much energy in this state as when they are in full use.

"People are unwittingly throwing money away and damaging the environment in the process. With energy bills on the increase, it's just common sense to turn off."

Stunell is backing moves encouraging other MPs to join him in switching off any electrical appliances not in use between 2-3pm on Friday 29th October.

Andrew Stunell added:

"I really hope that as many people as possible in Stockport take part in the Big Turn Off. If we can get used to thinking about the way we use, and often waste, energy, we can start making real progress towards tackling climate change - and save on fuel bills at the same time."

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