UK campaign on energy ‘could save the Treasury £9bn’

Government guidance would empower consumers, helping them save on bills, says thinktank

A public information campaign to encourage consumers to cut their gas usage this winter could save households nearly 400 and the Treasury 9bn, a study has shown.

An analysis by the cross-party thinktank the Social Market Foundation found that households could save between 250 and 400 a year if a UK campaign similar to Germany's national energy-awareness drive were launched.