Green energy
Renewable, or 'green' electricity, accounts for just 4% of the electricity generated in the UK at the present time. Yet this percentage is set to grow over the coming years thanks to policies such as the Renewables Obligation, which requires electricity suppliers to source an increasing proportion of renewable electricity. Meanwhile, here's what you can do to get the green energy ball rolling in your home. [Source: Energy Saving Trust]
Steps to take towards a more energy efficient home - and save money at the same time.
FREE energy efficiency report for your home
The Energy Saving Trust can also give you a free, personalised report showing you how much energy and money you can save in your home, if you fill out a short online questionnaire. The average household could save up to £300 per year on energy bills and around two tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2). Click here for your free report.
Consider switching to a green energy supplier
Around 75% of the UK's electricity is produced from the burning of fossil fuels, releasing greenhouse gases and contributing to climate change. But some energy suppliers offer a viable, cost effective alternative. Ecotricity is one such supplier. They take the money their customers spend on electricity and invest it in clean forms of power like wind energy. Click here to find out more.
Offset your Carbon Footprint
Another way to make your home greener is to calculate how much carbon your home produces each year and then make a donation to investors in renewable energy to help offset that amount. Click here to visit Climate Care, who fund renewable energy projects around the world, and can help you work out your home's 'carbon footprint'.
Generate your own renewable energy
There are a number of ways you can produce your own renewable energy for your home. Click here to visit the Energy Saving Trust website and find out more.
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