Act on Energy

Today nearly everyone has heard of climate change and carbon emissions and there is a lot of information and advice available wherever you look. It can be confusing and contradictory, so keep reading and this website will help you decide what you need to do and how to do it.

At Act on Energy we are aiming to provide you with practical help and the tools and information you need to be able to become more energy efficient in your daily lives.

We will help you:

• Save Money
• Save Energy
• Save the Environment

By taking some simple steps we will get you on the road to reducing your monthly bills and make you more aware of the energy you use and the energy you lose.

The Basic Facts:

What are Carbon Emissions?
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is a gas which is emitted into the atmosphere as a result of burning fossil fuels. When plants and organic matter grow the process of photosynthesis removes CO2 from the atmosphere. The carbon builds the body of the plant and the oxygen is returned. When the plants are burnt CO2 is released back into the atmosphere. Fossil fuels consist of fossilised plants and creatures and when they are burnt the CO2 that is released was taken out of the atmosphere 100's of millions of years ago. The CO2 in the world would be perfectly balanced if there was no burning of fossil fuels. Because industry and our livelihoods depend on fossil fuels the balance has shifted to cause an excessive amount of CO2 in the atmosphere.

What is Climate Change?
As a result of the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere along with other greenhouse gases the heat which is provided from the sun to the earth cannot escape and is absorbed by the gases. This is called the ‘Greenhouse Effect’ which is a natural characteristic of the planet making it around 20degC warmer than it would otherwise be and giving us a comforable climate. However, over the last 100 years or so the concentration of CO2 has risen by around 30% which will lead to some extreme situations.

The result
If the earth continues to warm up at the current rate, sea levels will rise, there will be extremes in weather such as flooding and drought and catastrophic natural disasters.

The Solution
The world is now pulling together to reduce carbon emissions which is the major contributor to the warming effect. The global focus is now moving towards renewable energy and energy efficiency.

Take Action
Over 40% of all carbon emissions in the UK are from our homes and things we do in our daily lives. We can all play a significant part in reducing carbon emissions in the UK by taking some simple actions.

The Benefits
You will save money year on year if you take steps to become more energy efficient today.

This website provides clear and practical advice to help you get started on the road towards energy efficiency and a cleaner environment.