Energy - gas and electricity - used in the home is responsible for 25% of the UK's carbon dioxide emissions. Carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas produced when electricity is generated or gas is burned, is a major contributor to climate change ("global warming").
Wasting less energy saves money. Energy efficiency measures also improve the quality of housing, helping bring warmer, healthier homes to old and vulnerable people living in fuel poverty.
By following some of the handy hints on this website YOU can contribute to a healthier and safer environment. Building a better future for our children, and our childrens' children.
Please also check out our links page for some useful websites containing information on energy and the environment.
