Future London: Footprints of a generation

Building and Energy - the real cost of living

Building and Energy - THE NEW COST OF LIVING

Environmental

Every two minutes the sun gives the earth more energy than we use worldwide in a whole year.

Britain’s coastline has the ability to provide 35% of Europe’s wave-power resources for electricity generation.

 

Social

London receives less rainfall per head than cities like Madrid, Istanbul and Dallas and the average annual rainfall is nearly half that of Addis Ababa.

Upgrade your old fridge and freezer to the latest energy saving products. The electricity saved would be equivalent to the annual output of three power stations.

 

Economic

Turn down your thermostat by 1° Celsius or use one hour less heating a day and you could cut your bills by 10%.

Grants of £400-£5,000 are available for installing solar panels for heating water, mini wind turbines for electricity, ground source heat pumps and wood-fuelled boiler systems.