Energy Use

Energy usage is increasing almost daily.
Why should I save energy?

Saving The Environment

Burning fossil fuels, such as coal, oil and natural gases, produces the majority of energy in the UK. This process also produces waste gases including carbon dioxide (CO2) and sulphur dioxide (that can cause acid rain), having a severe effect on both a local and global scale.

The emission of these waste gases, most significantly carbon dioxide into the atmosphere is contributing to the "Greenhouse Effect" which is increasing global temperatures that can lead to changes in climate and sea level.

Fossil fuels are a natural resource and represent a finite non-renewable source of energy

At the current rate of consumption North Sea Oil may only last until 2010

Saving You Money

The UK government is committed to reducing CO2 emissions by 20% on 1990 levels by 2010. These reductions are to be achieved through legislation that will deliver cuts in emissions from all sectors of the economy through the promotion of energy-efficiency and the use of cleaner technologies as well as imposing a Climate Change Levy (CCL) on energy use by UK businesses.

Increasing the energy efficiency of your business will:

	Reduce your fuel bills and offset future CCL payments
	Reduce operating costs
	Increase productivity and efficiency
	Enhance your image with staff, clients and the general public

Significant improvements in energy efficiency can often be made for a low capital outlay and with a short payback period.

For more information on energy use issues click on one of the subject areas below

• Legislation

  • The Climate Change Levy

  • Integrated Pollution Prevention Control

• Increasing Energy Efficiency

• Energy Management

• Energy Audits

• Degree Days

• Environmental Assessment of Buildings

• Accreditation Schemes
  

• Energy Efficiency Accreditation scheme

• ISO14001 - Environmental Management System

• Getting Advice on Energy Efficiency
  

• ActionEnergy

• The Energy Saving Trust

• The National Energy Foundation

• Energy Efficiency Advice Centres

• Combined Heat and Power (CHP)
  

• Making use of Alternative Renewable Energy Sources
  

• Photovoltaics

• Passive Solar Design

• Wind Turbines

• Hydropower

• Biomass

• Green Transport

• Financial Assistance

• Introduction

• The Foundation Programme

• Energy Loans

• Enhanced Capital Allowance Scheme

• Related Environmental Grants

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