18 JANUARY 1975, Page 2

TOGETHER WE CAN SAVE BRITAIN ENERGY

By pushing ahead its development programme, British Gas expects to be supplying at least 30 per cent of the nation's useful heat this winter. This Makes gas a lot more important in the energy equation than most people realise. And it Means that our 13.559.000 customers can play a significant part in saving Britain energy. Because, although you may feel that as an individual you can do little to help together, all gas users can do a lot.

Britain is lucky to have a lot of indigenous natural gas -amid more to come. Because natural gas is a pure, highly efficient and controllable fuel, which can he supplied directly to the customer with virtually no waste and no harm to the environment. And because it saves us hundreds of millions Of pounds a year on our balance of payments. These are just some of the reasons why natural gas is much too good to waste. Please help to make the most of' the gas you use. Apart from anything else you'll find save you money!

1, set your central heating time clock to providebeat only when you need it.

2. Turn your central heating doWn a degree or two by adjusting the thermostats. It is normal to keep halls and bedrooms at a lower temperature than living rooms. Use radiator controls to make sure that they are. And if you use gas fires. turn them down whenever possible.

3. insulation is well worthwhile. Make sure that your roof space has at least two inches of insulating material and that your llot water tank has a heat-savirT jacket.

4. See that your gas equipment is properly maintained and serviced. BRITISH GAS