Power consumption in our homes
Our personal use of power usually makes up around nearly a third of the average person’s carbon footprint. It can be reduced by changing light bulbs to low energy bulbs, reducing our energy consumption (look at the power demands of different electrical equipment), reducing the temperature of our homes.
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Useful links
Green Choices Energy in the home
Direct Gov Saving energy in our homes
Big Green Switch Lots of useful tips and advice
MNG Tips on household heating
Green mortgages Loans for energy efficient upgrades for homes
Centre for Sustainable Energy Training courses on home energy advice
Smart Planet Energy efficient homes not just for the rich
Zero carbon house A fascinating project in N Scotland
Mt Best Interesting tour of a low energy house in Australia