From Adrian Lane, Exeter 383262, April 04, 2007

DEVON County Council's new climate change campaign encouraging residents to make Devon 'England's greenest county' hits the road next week.

The 'Do It For Devon' campaign, aimed at reducing domestic carbon emissions which account for a third of the county's total, is being supported by a Climate Change Roadshow which will be visiting communities across Devon.

Expert staff will be on hand to offer help on the simple changes you can make as well providing renewable energy advice, to help people understand what causes climate change and how all of us can make a difference.

The roadshow kicks off at Tiverton Pannier Market on Tuesday 10 April, and Simmons Park in Okehampton on Thursday 12 April.

Devon County Leader Councillor Brian Greenslade, who launched the campaign, said: "Climate change affects all of us so it's important that the message is passed throughout Devon to let everyone know that we can all play a part in tackling this.

"The roadshow will be able to offer advice to people right across the county. If we all Do it for Devon, and each of us makes a small change, it can have a much bigger impact in reducing carbon levels in our county."

Councillor Margaret Rogers, Devon County Council's Executive Member for Environment, said: "It doesn't take an awful lot to make a change around the house to reduce our carbon emissions, and simple things like not leaving the TV on standby are pledges that we can all make. The great thing is that it not only helps save the planet but it can also save money at the same time."

Visitors to the Climate Change Roadshow will be able to access information aboard the vehicle which has six computers, linked to the internet by satellite, for the public to use free of charge. The start-up costs were met by dedicated money made available by the Government for local authorities.

Anyone receiving benefits, such as pension credit, income support or disability living allowance, will be able to collect up to four free energy saving light bulbs. 5,000 low energy lightbulbs, donated by EDF as part of its energy efficiency programme, are being given away to offset the cost and carbon emissions of the campaign.

The roadshow will also promote the Renewable Energy 4 Devon prize draw, offering a number of energy saving devices. Everyone who enters will receive a free low energy light bulb.

A Householders Guide, offering practical hints and tips on how to save energy consumption and money, will be distributed across Devon in April and May.

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