This programme is now available to view on localgov.tv the online television channel for public service modernisation. It explores how local authorities can save half a billion pounds by reducing their energy consumption, according to the Energy Saving Trust.

In this interview, Philip Sellwood, Chief Executive of the Energy Saving Trust discusses how councils can drive cost savings, from helping citizens to lower their carbon footprints to the Trust’s Green Fleet strategy that can help councils save an impressive £1000 per vehicle.

GBTV is a dedicated web-cast television channel for governors of public bodies, council members and senior executives across all public sector organisations and is available free to an unlimited audience at any location via the internet.

The programme can be viewed at www.localgov.tv