ITE students become energy auditors

Today Online 27 Mar 09;

The more you save on energy consumption, the more you will gain. With this principle in mind, South-West CDC decided to introduce an ECo Challenge where a minimum 10 per cent energy savings will earn the low-income household a free energy efficient appliance.

Some 500 Institute of Technical Education student volunteers will act as energy auditors under the ECo Energy Auditors scheme.

They will assess households’ energy consumption and teach them how to reduce their electricity usage. The 1,000 low-income households expected to benefit from this initiative will also receive free installation of an energy efficient lighting system for one lighting point.

This scheme is part of the South-West district’s 10-year sustainability plan which aims to achieve win-win savings for both the environment and residents. 938LIVE