thermostat blues

Carbon alert! The BBC News reports that “A new business scheme could slash energy bills and cut carbon emissions by 50% more than anticipated, a study by the Environment Agency will claim. The report is expected to say that the Carbon Reduction Commitment, a government efficiency scheme, could reduce CO2 emissions by 11.6m tonnes.” (What’s a tonne?)

That’s refreshing news. But what does it mean? Could it be that the White Lab Coat Gang has come around to the antique approach of energy conservation?

Here you go: “The main tools are better management of heating, air conditioning and lighting……The study also points out that by simply turning lights off in areas that are not being used, businesses could shave 15% off their energy bills.”

Duh.

posted by Mudd