July 1st, 2010 by admin
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We have all been encouraged to switch off – lights, televisions at the mains and don’t forget the computer, use the clothes line rather than a dryer and run the washing machine of a cooler setting. All great advice and we have been having a far bigger impact than we realised, according to a new study by the Grantham Institute for Climate Change looking at calculations used by the UK government.
UK government advisors have been estimating CO2 emission savings through energy efficiencies but their figures maybe as much as 60 per cent too low – meaning we save more than they have estimated.
The problem has been the vagaries in how power is generated. Power stations that burn fossil fuels produced higher emissions than nuclear or clean energy such as wind power. Generally only fossil duel fed power stations can react instantly to varying demand.
» Read more: Your Energy Saving Could Be Doing Good More Than You Thought
June 12th, 2010 by Steve Hill
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Gribble - the future of power generation?
Alternative energy sources are always being sought, it was not that long ago that solar, wind and heat pump were slightly off the wall alternative energy sources – now they are regarded as perfectly normal and needed.
Recently I was reading and interesting blog that offered some other sources of energy you may not have thought about (positiveenergy) – maybe alternatives that will be become fully accepted in the not to distant future.
Nations and governments may rely of Gribbles to combat concerns over energy security, let alone climate change – Gribble, yes Gribbles, check out what the future energy sources could be:
» Read more: Power the Future
June 2nd, 2010 by Steve Hill
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IN Dayton, Ohio, U.S.A., the Wright State University, named after the local claimed inventors of powered flight the Wright brothers, have recently been making substantial energy savings.
Public bodies, such as Universities and Hospitals, are heavy users of energy and a few basic measures can save a substantial amount financially and environmentally.
Wright State have their own newspaper “The Guardian” which in part reported the following details:
» Read more: Uni Flys to Energy Efficiency
May 28th, 2010 by Steve Hill
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Managementtoday.com recently had a very interesting post regarding UK businesses and the importance of energy saving – most of the points apply to all businesses wherever they are based, although some points do apply only to UK businesses .
By reducing their dependence on energy, businesses can cut costs, improve reputation, and stay one step ahead of environmental compliance.
Managementtoday asked Hugh Jones, director of solutions at the UK’s Carbon Trust, for his top 10 tips:
» Read more: Top Ten Tips on Energy Efficiency for Businesses
May 21st, 2010 by Steve Hill
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ISLAND nations in the Pacific nations liken global warming to an invading army – hence in a plea to the UN Security Council they want to break the stalemate in negotiations about a legally binding global climate treaty.
The 11 nations, the Pacific Small Island Developing States, have written to members of the Security Council, which oversees threats to international peace and security, and have argued that the threat to them from a warmer world along with rising sea levels is similar to armed conflict and invasion.
» Read more: Pacific Island Nations Liken Global Warming to an Invading Army
April 12th, 2010 by Steve Hill
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Space heating and cooling accounts for most of the energy we use in our homes but many properties do not adequately retain the temperature generated inside.
There are some simple steps we can take to keep warm or cool and save energy to prevent wasting the money we are spending to heat and cool our homes:
» Read more: Energy Efficiency V – Keeping Warm Or Cool
April 9th, 2010 by Steve Hill
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Reducing Consumption
Governments are investing lots of money in educating people about their use of energy in the home and many people are taking actions towards becoming more energy efficient.
The additional benefit for many people is a reduction in fuel bills.
With the cost of energy continually rising many home owners are now looking at how they can save money through being more energy efficient.
Some of the most effective actions are listed below:
- Turn lights off when not in a room
- Use energy efficient light bulbs
- Turn all electrical appliances off when not in use
- Remove chargers and PC peripherals from plug sockets
- Reduce hot water thermostat to 60 degrees
- Reduce space heating thermostat to below 21 degrees depending on your needs
- Only switch heating and lighting when at home
- Only boil the water you need in the kettle
- Keep fridge and freezer doors shut as much as possible
- Dry clothes outside
Undertaking just a few of the measures above could save up to £30/$45 annually. Simply turning down your heating thermostat 1 degree could save up to 10% off your fuel bills every year.
More Tips Soon…
April 6th, 2010 by Steve Hill
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Here is a list of small but effective measures you can take to save up to £250/$380 or more per year.
Draught Excluders
Buy draught excluders and proofing devices for your doors and windows.
Make sure you cover your locks and have a draught excluder in your letter box. This could save you £20/$30 per year
Lighting
Use energy saving light bulbs and always switch off your lights when not at home or in a room. This could save you £18/$27 per year per bulb.
» Read more: Energy Efficiency How III – Keep Control
April 1st, 2010 by Steve Hill
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Entertainment and Appliances
One of the best ways to see where you can cut your energy use is by understanding exactly what you are using and when.
It is possible to find out how much electricity your appliances and entertainment systems are using when switched on, on standby or simply left plugged in.
There are many devices now on the market which will tell you your electricity consumption and what it is costing you. As a result you can then take steps to reduce your energy usage and reduce your energy bills.
» Read more: Energy Efficiency How II – Take Control
March 25th, 2010 by Steve Hill
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Initial Action
Discover how much carbon you are emitting on a yearly basis. You can do this by visiting the many different websites, if you do a search you will find the resources online that you need – try this link: Energy Saving Trust carbon calculator.
Once you have calculated the annual output then begin to start cutting back.
The average western European household emits over 6 tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere every year.
There are simple steps to take to reduce your carbon footprint, and you will also save money.
» Read more: Energy Efficiency How I – Initial Steps
We have all been encouraged to switch off – lights, televisions at the mains and don’t forget the computer, use the clothes line rather than a dryer and run the washing machine of a cooler setting. All great advice and we have been having a far bigger impact than we realised, according to a new study by the Grantham Institute for Climate Change looking at calculations used by the UK government.
