how to save and conserve energy

Unless it comes from a solar photovoltaic system, each unit of electricity that you use creates carbon emissions. Each kilowatt-hour of electricity that is used has caused the emission of the equivalent of 542.84g/CO2. As well as generating your own electricity, you can reduce your carbon emissions by simply reducing the amount of electricity that you consume. There are a number of things you can do to easily reduce the amount of energy (both gas and electricity) you use both at school and at home.

1. Get an energy monitor so you know how much electricity you are using

2. Form an eco-club where you can come up to ideas and plan how to save energy

3. Always turn the lights off when you leave a room

4. Don’t leave appliances on standby.

5. Use energy efficient appliances – such as A rated washing machines.

6. Unplug mobile phone and laptop chargers when you are not using them.

7. Use energy efficient light bulbs

8. Ensure that your home/school is properly insulated.

9. Don’t overfill the kettle – only boil as much as is needed.

10. Get out of the car – think about walking or cycling to school.