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Why do I need to save energy?
Why do I need to save water?
Tips and advice

Why do I need to save energy?

Production of energy produces carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases from the combustion of fossil fuels. Sources such as oil, coal and natural gas are used most frequently to produce electricity. In the UK, 74%1 of energy comes from these sources.

By saving energy you reduce the demand for electricity supply and the amount of carbon dioxide produced. Also the electrical supply system is not perfect, neither is the system for transporting electricity around the UK and there is a loss (typically 72%2) associated with the amount of energy produced.
 Electricity pylon against a blue sky

So by saving energy you are also reducing the amount of energy lost in this way.

Why do I need to save water?

You may not have thought about it, but saving water saves energy! Water requires a great deal of energy for its extraction, purification and transport, then even more for its removal and treatment. Glass of Water

By saving water you are saving the vast amount of energy that is required for these processes.

As well as this, you then save energy in your home as using less water in your bath, shower, washing machine or dishwasher means less water will need to be heated.

Tips and Advice

Please click on the links below

For advice for your home
For advice on other actions you can take
For information on Renewable Energy
For information on Energy Grants

Sources:
1 - Association of Energy Producers
2 - The Energy Saving Trust