Energy efficiency
Recharging an electric car
With energy consumption rising it is important that industry, transportation and consumers in their homes use energy more efficiently so that less is wasted.
This will also save money on fuel bills. We can all help by making changes to our lifestyles and our houses, for example by:
- Walking, cycling, or using public transport rather than fossil-fuel powered cars
- Reducing the number of aircraft journeys taken (especially short-haul flights)
- Using smaller, more energy-efficient cars or switch to an electric or hybrid car
- Switching off lights, power sockets, phone chargers and TVs when not in use
- Recycling and reusing plastics and oil-based products
- Using energy-efficient light bulbs and rechargeable batteries
- Insulating house roofs, blocking draughts, using double-glazing and energy-efficient heating systems
- Installing solar panels or switching to an electricity supplier, that supplies green electricity
- Using smart meters in homes improves energy efficiency