People Power

30 people, 3 cities, 1 winter.

From using energy efficient light bulbs to driving smarter, teams from Newcastle, Birmingham and Portsmouth will be representing their cities by collectively trying to reduce the energy they use in all aspects of their lives.

People Power

Dave Harte

“The smarter driving tips make a lot of sense”

Age: 40

Profession: Economic Development Manager

Energy saving commitments

Be more vigilant about lights being left on in empty rooms
Turn off appliances at the wall rather than leave them on standby
Use the car less for short journeys
Learn smarter driving techniques

About me

“The smarter driving tips make a lot of sense and help me save money on petrol. I have thought about using my car less, but I have two young children - so this can be difficult, but not impossible. Generally, I try to do my bit. I save quite a bit of money and waste by growing my own food on my allotment.”