Government – local and national – are telling us to save energy and are telling us that saving ourselves some money will also help save the planet.
Well, government, both local and national, can be doing the same, as the U-Switch site suggested last summer:

Green council report: Are county councils taking sustainable steps?
With the UK’s net zero emissions target date set for 2050, green energy comparison site Uswitch.com wanted to see if the UK’s county councils are doing their part to become better sustainable businesses.
This report covers the councils that are leading the way in terms of green initiatives and renewable energy, from installing EV charging points to net zero targets. Our aim was to discover the most eco councils.
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Green Council Report: Are county councils taking sustainable steps?