Friday 6 March, 2009

How much energy does a TV or a washing machine use? Guildford residents can save money and energy by finding out exactly how much they are using thanks to a new energy monitor hire scheme from Guildford Borough Council and Surrey County Council libraries.

Cost energy monitors can now be borrowed in the same way as books from local libraries. The monitors show exactly how much energy is being used at any one time, helping residents to see how they can save by switching off electrical appliances.

The monitors are available free of charge from:

• Guildford Library
• Horsley Library
• Ash Library

The monitors can be borrowed by full library members for a maximum of three weeks.

Cllr Jenny Wicks, Lead Councillor for Environment, says: "This scheme will help our residents save money on their bills and also reduce the amount of energy they use. Working in partnership with the local library service means the monitors are available for hire across the borough and are free of charge."

For more information, visit the climate change pages or call 01483 444509.