"School isn't what it was in my day" - my late father said that a lot, and now it is a regular catchcry in our household.
This time, the utterance was in response to a lecture delivered by my son on "energy-saving and living sustainably". I kid you not.
It began when I left a light on when, minding my own business, I travelled from the lounge to the hall. I was notified immediately that I was out of step with our "household policy" of conserving energy (I have yet to read this policy) and that there were consequences should I transgress in the future.
The pint-sized power police then picked up his guitar and belted out Smoke On The Water. When I was 6, all I cared about was Matchbox cars and popsicles.
While my son's concern for the environment is well placed, he has hit on a major issue for business. Energy accounts are a major percentage of overheads for businesses, and time spent assessing energy usage, reviewing pricing plans and understanding the technology available could pay major dividends.