Why is Jeremy Hunt telling us how to save energy?

There are two interesting takeaways from Jeremy Hunt’s advice to people about taking responsibility for their energy consumption. The Chancellor came out with this line at a select committee hearing yesterday, saying:

‘For most people, we need you to play your part in reducing our energy dependency on what Putin chooses to do in Ukraine.’ 

This translates into the launch of the £25 million ‘no brainer’ public information campaign that Liz Truss blocked during her brief tenure, on the grounds it was not what the government should be doing. The campaign won’t tell people to turn down their thermostats or shower less, but will offer advice on changes that will save a tangible amount of money without a reduction in comfort. The Chancellor was very quick to reverse much of what Truss did. This is another small measure that he’s changed the government’s direction on entirely.