Murphy launches consumer focused ‘Save Energy, Save Money’ campaign
Date published:
Economy Minister Conor Murphy has launched a ‘Save Energy, Save Money’ information campaign which aims to lower energy bills through energy efficiency.
Funded by the Department for the Economy and delivered by the Consumer Council, the campaign will run until March 2025. The campaign aims to help consumers save money on their bills through energy efficiency advice and information whilst also increasing public understanding about the transition to net zero in Northern Ireland.
Minister Murphy said: “I am delighted to launch this ‘Save Energy, Save Money’ campaign being delivered by the Consumer Council. As we face into the cold winter months ahead, it’s vitally important consumers have access to trusted energy efficiency advice and information that will reduce their bills and carbon footprint. As decarbonisation is central to my economic plans, I welcome the campaign’s ambition to increase consumer awareness about our journey towards achieving net zero.”
Speaking about the campaign, Noyona Chundur, Chief Executive of the Consumer Council, said: “We know that energy bills remain a real challenge for many. We use most of our heating and electricity over the colder months, so delivering the ‘Save Energy, Save Money’ campaign will empower consumers to make essential changes in their own homes to save money on their energy bills, reduce their energy consumption and contribute to a sustainable future. We appreciate Minister Murphy and the Department for the Economy supporting this campaign.”
The campaign includes energy toolkits for electricity, natural gas, and home heating oil customers, keeping your home warm information guides, energy price comparison tools, an appliance cost checker tool and energy efficiency advice videos. As well as digital support, the campaign involves significant community engagement across the region.
Notes to editors:
1. For more information on the Save Energy, Save Money Winter Energy Campaign visit: Save energy and money | Consumer Council
2. Photo Caption: (L-R), Karen Smyth, Director of Infrastructure and Sustainability, The Consumer Council; Noyona Chundur, Chief Executive, The Consumer Council; and Economy Minister Conor Murphy.
3. To keep up to date with news from the Department for the Economy you can follow us on the following social media channels:
- X – @Economy_NI
- Facebook – @DeptEconomyNI
- Instagram – economy_ni
- LinkedIn – Department for the Economy NI
4. For media enquiries contact the Department for the Economy Press Office at pressoffice@economy-ni.gov.uk
5. The Executive Information Service operates an out of hours service for media enquiries only between 1800hrs and 0800hrs Monday to Friday and at weekends and public holidays. The duty press officer can be contacted on 028 9037 8110.