Big Energy Week Press Release

Please find below an example of a template you can use to promote the Big Energy Week as well as promote any projects you are currently working on.  Any additional information you can add to tailor the press release to your group the more interesting and effective it will be, maybe even replace the suggested quote to one from a resident in your community.

PRESS RELEASE – for immediate release

Date to be inserted

Feeling the pinch this New Year and worried about rising fuel bills?

To help consumers spend less on heating their home Citizens Advice is coordinating the Big Energy Week (16-21 January 2012) which will see thousands of people across the country get practical help and advice to cut their fuel bills and get all the financial support they are entitled to.

For more information visit www.bigenergyweek.org.uk or call the Citizens Advice Bureau on 08444 111 444.

Big Energy Week is supported by consumer organisations such as Consumer Focus and Which?, charities, the Government, energy suppliers and switching websites.

This is a great opportunity for residents of (insert local area) to make the most of practical and free advice about the most effective ways to reduce their energy bills and stay warm” said (insert Mr/s x from Community group name).

(Insert Community group name) have been looking at how (local area) can save energy and adapt to the effects of climate change. They are currently doing (xyz. Insert info) For more information about how you can be involved contact (insert contact details).

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Contact details

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 Notes to editor

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