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Saving energy on the home frontAre you doing your bit?" That has been the message to encourage households in the UK to be more energy savvy. The green gurus in government have been telling us that just a few simple actions can cut our demand for energy, while saving us money and easing the pressure on the planet. But why are ministers so concerned about what we do in our own homes? In environmental terms, households are responsible for about 27% of the UK's carbon emissions, and account for almost a third of the nation's total energy consumption. So energy experts say any serious attempt to reduce the amount of harmful greenhouse gases being emitted into the atmosphere has to involve looking at ways to curb energy use in people's homes. Since 1970, the demand from UK households has increased by 32%. The growth of electrical and electronic goods, central heating systems and the use of lighting has outstripped efforts to curtail demand through better insulation and more energy efficient goods. So where is the energy being used in the average home? According to government figures, 61% is used for heating, 23% for hot water, 3% for cooking and 13% for lighting and electrical appliances. See more... |
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