There are times when the car is the only realistic option for a journey, but you can keep your carbon footprint to a minimum by using eco-driving techniques. When replacing your car, consider greener options and buy the smallest car practicable for your circumstances.
Eco-driving tips
Download our Eco-driving tips to find out how you can make best use of the fuel you pay for an improve the running of your car.
Fuel efficient driver training
Understanding how to drive more efficiently could save you a lot of money on your fuel bills. Energy Saving Trust estimates that after training you could save as much as two months’ worth of fuel. To help you adopt the techniques why not sign up for fuel efficient driver training?
For £12 you could learn how to save 2 month’s worth of fuel a year
Sat 29th October at BeGreen 16 West Port, Dunbar – call 0800 512 012 to book
Training normally costs over £40 per person, but this winter Sustaining Dunbar and Energy Saving Scotland have teamed up to offer the sessions for £12 per person!
The training session will take around 50 minutes and the approved driving instructor will:
- be accredited by the Energy Saving Trust to provide training
- provide the car and insurance
- ensure that the training is enjoyable and will focus on giving you the techniques to enable you to drive more efficiently.
All you need to do is:
- arrange a suitable date and time with your local Energy Saving Scotland advice centre by calling 0800 512 012 and come along on the day with your driving licence*
- after making an appointment you will be transferred to our delivery partners Changeworks Resources for Life who will process your payment on our behalf
