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07-10-2009, 10:27 AM
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"E" day on the Isles of Scilly

The islanders did an economy day to see how much electricity they could save, they switched off all non-essential appliances and lights but sadly they only saved 1.2% of electricity in 24 hours.

Oh well, good for them giving it a go.
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07-10-2009, 10:29 AM
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Re: "E" day on the Isles of Scilly

That's interesting though isn't it?
I feel that, although we can all do our little bit, and of course make a little bit of a saving for ourselves, it government and industry and 'big things' who can make any major difference.
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07-10-2009, 10:58 AM
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Re: "E" day on the Isles of Scilly

That was at least something and perhaps if every did the same, it would be a lot more!

Thanks Nero for that info. Good to see people doing their bit to save!

Take care.
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07-10-2009, 11:21 AM
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Re: "E" day on the Isles of Scilly

It did highlight the issue as it was on TV several times yesterday. Good for them, I couldn't help thinking that the chap who was travelling around was wasting energy promoting it though
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07-10-2009, 02:27 PM
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Good for them to give it a go.

I wonder when out turn will come
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07-10-2009, 02:31 PM
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Re: "E" day on the Isles of Scilly

What puzzles me is they live in the windiest spot in Britain, erecting windmills there they'd get it all free anyways.
 

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