In the UK, our homes account for 19% of the country’s total greenhouse gas emissions through heating, hot water and electricity used for appliances and lighting (The Committee on Climate Change, 2019). However, making our homes more energy efficient does not just reduce our carbon emissions, it can also make our homes more comfortable to live in. To begin, please watch the video below from BBC outlining a number of energy saving tips.
One you have watched the video, please scroll down to access “Action Audit: Home” and complete that quiz before moving on to the next topic.