Energy quiz
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If a shopping trip involves driving a car to a shop that is 1 mile away, and then back again, the carbon emitted is equivalent to: |
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A 1 kg product travelling:
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miles in a container ship. |
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A 1 kg product travelling: |
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miles in a truck. |
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Producing: |
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carrier bags. |
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Considering the total UK energy produced in 2009:
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Heating private households account for:
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of the total energy.
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Personal transportation accounts for
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of the total energy.
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Covering every south facing roof with solar panels would deliver
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of the total energy.
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On average, how much do the following actions reduce the cost of home heating:
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Improving loft insulation
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Turning thermostat 1 degree down
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Installing cavity wall insulation
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In summary … |
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UK energy consumption must drastically reduce in order to survive on renewable energy.
- The energy required to move a car a few miles is more than the energy required to send a 1kg product around the world in ships and lorries, because the energy-efficiency of freight transport is so much higher.
- Products that improve consumer behaviour related to car miles or home-heating can leverage energy reductions that are far greater than their own impacts.
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