Renewable Energy
Before considering investing in renewable energy technologies
you should:-
- Reduce your energy consumption – i.e use energy efficient
lightbulbs, buy energy efficient appliances etc (see Energy Advice pages)
- Maximise efficiency – i.e. insulate your home, the orientation
of new properties should be build to take full advantage of the
light and heat from the sun (passive solar gain)
- Remember when you need to use fossil fuels, use them as
efficiently as possible. (See Energy Advice
pages)
What is Renewable Energy?
Renewable energy comes from sources which will not run out, for
example the sun or the wind. It is clean energy which does not
produce harmful greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, which
contribute to adverse climate change.
Why do we need to use Renewable Energy?
The majority of the UK’s energy comes from burning fossil
fuels, such as coal, oil and gas. Fossil fuels are finite
resources that produce greenhouse gases when burnt which contribute
to climate change.
Generating your own energy from renewable energy technologies
can help you to meet your own energy requirements and reduce
your home's carbon dioxide emissions. There are financial
benefits too. If you install a renewable energy system, you could
be paid for the electricity it produces.
Fossil fuels like coal have taken millions of years to form, and
once mined and burnt, it cannot be replaced. The remaining
fossil fuels are increasingly difficult to extract which is more
costly and in turn increases the price to the consumer.
When burnt fossil fuels produce carbon dioxide which is one of
the greenhouse gases that cause adverse climate change.
The world is becoming evermore energy hungry, and therefore more
power is required to satisfy the increased demand.
What are Renewable Technologies?
Renewable energy technologies can be split into two different
categories, those that generate electrical energy and those that
generate heat.
Electrical Energy generating technologies
The NHBC foundation has published a guide
reviewing the standard of roof mounted technologies. Register
with the NHBC website or login to view the
renewable energy systems guide.
For more information:
Contact Us
Tel: 01304 872218
Email: energy@dover.gov.uk
