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Energy Efficiency Energy efficiency is not regarded as the most exciting subject, and yet it is possible to reduce fuel/energy consumption by a much greater extent for far less effort than implementing renewable energy systems. It is therefore very important that this is seen as the first step towards reducing pollution and exhaust emissions.
- Background
- Reasons for implementing energy efficiency
- Summary of different types of energy used by typical individual (including indirectly used energy)
- Methods for reducing energy usage:
- Lighting Comparison of various lighting efficiencies/uses.
- Choosing the right light for the right job
- Insulation - choices, applications, retro-installation
- Loft insulation
- Underfloor insulation
- Wall insulation
- Eco-friendly insulation products
- Multi-layer foil insulations
- Windows
- Double Glazing
- Triple Glazing
- Secondary Glazing
- Low-E Glass
- Frame losses
- Ventilation
- Requirement for ventilation
- Special requirements for gas, oil or solid fuel burners
- Draft-proofing
- Whole-house heat-exchanged ventilation systems
- Self-Build Energy Efficiency -specifying efficiency from the start
- Geographic orientation
- Passive designs for efficiency
- Higher specification building materials
- Heating
- Types of heating available
- Fuel comparison Prices/efficiency/energy density
- Choice of boiler fuels
- Efficient Boiler types
- Solid Fuel Heating
- Renewable Heating Methods
- Passive Solar Heating
- Vehicle Efficiency
- Choice of Vehicle
- Energy costs of new cars (vs old cars)
- Driving Style
- Choice of Tyres
- Reducing road time period
- Optimum speed/Routes
- Energy and Water Usage
- Energy and the Consumer
- Savings vs. Costs for various energy efficiency improvements
- Recommendations for Improving Energy Efficiency
- Conclusion
- Questions
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