Pitt aims to end energy bills

Green-minded movie star Brad Pitt is using his star power to launch an ambitious new drive to shave millions off America's annual energy bill - by urging people to "harness" natural resources.

The actor, who is currently in his adopted New Orleans, Louisiana, helping the post-Hurricane Katrina clean-up operation, insists everyone can do their bit for the environment and save a little money if they just think about how they're getting their heating, water and electricity.

Pitt says: "The idea that we pay utility bills is absolutely unnecessary. There's the sun, you feel the breeze… and you've got water right out there.

"Any one of these can be harnessed and we can integrate ourselves into that eco-system and not only power our houses, but actually produce energy for other parts of the city."

Pitt has become the famous face of environmental building group Global Green, who are erecting eco-friendly homes in New Orleans.

The actor admits he is very proud of the revolutionary new housing system, which uses solar energy and rain water to cut costs.

He adds: "The family that will live here will save 75% on their energy bill."