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Geoffrey Boot, MHK, Minister for DEFA with Manx Utilities Home Energy Officer Mike Boner

An IOM Government energy saving scheme has almost given out 2,000 free LED light bulbs.

 

The LED Lighting Initiative, launched in July 2018, was designed to help those with low incomes to reduce electricity bills and has so far helped almost 400 households to make an average saving of over £120 year.

 

During the initiative the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture, supported by Manx Utilities, made five energy saving bulbs available for free to replace older less efficient bulbs.

 

Geoffrey Boot, MHK, Minister for DEFA said: ‘Residential properties are the largest contributor to carbon emissions in the Isle of Man and this initiative forms part of the island’s energy efficiency and climate change mitigation strategy. 

 

‘As the Isle of Man looks to do its part as a global partner to tackle climate change we must work together to achieve our goal of net carbon zero by 2050.'

 

Government figures show the homeowners benefitting from this initiative made a collective annual saving of over £50,000 – whilst significantly reducing emissions. 

 

LED bulbs use 80% less energy, last longer and are just as bright as traditional bulbs, but are more expensive to buy.

 

On average the switch can save more than £5 a year per bulb, depending on the type of bulb you replace, and how many hours it is in use.

More information about the scheme and eligibility can be found here.

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