energy efficiency

CFL bulbs: the myths

Last edited 1 May 2007 at 1:49pm

A Compact Fluorescent Lamp
Aren’t Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) really big and ugly?
These days, the range of energy saving bulbs on sale is huge. You can get them in all shapes and sizes, including some that look almost exactly the same as traditional incandescents. Don’t believe us? Have a look at our gallery.

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Light bulbs and energy efficiency standards

Posted by bex — 1 May 2007 at 1:00am - Comments
Amsterdam: Greenpeace replaces power crazy bulbs with low energy ones
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Amsterdam: Greenpeace replaces power crazy bulbs with low energy ones

Efficiency is the amount of energy an appliance or device uses to get a certain output. The more efficient a device is, the less electricity it uses - and the less climate-changing emissions are pumped into the atmosphere.

The technologies exist for making all sorts of energy efficient products – from light bulbs and TVs to cars and fridges. But, because it’s cheaper and easier for industry to keep churning out the same old products, most of us are still using old, inefficient technologies and unnecessarily damaging the climate.

Article tagged as: bulbs, CFLs, climate change, energy efficiency, EU, incandescents, retailers

Light bulbs

Last edited 30 April 2007 at 12:55pm

Compact Fluorescent lamp (CFL)

80 per cent of bulbs in UK homes are inefficient, wasteful "incandescent" bulbs. But, for around 30 years, an altogether better option has been available to us - the energy saving bulb, or thr CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamp).

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How many retailers does it take to change the lightbulb?

Posted by bex — 30 March 2007 at 12:07pm - Comments

An energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbWell, all of them, but the Co-op has made a fine start. The supermarket has announced that it’s going to remove all inefficient light bulbs from its shelves within a few months.

Article tagged as: bulbs, CFLs, climate change, co-op, currys, energy efficiency, incandescents, supermarkets

Scotland's energy "silver bullet"

Last edited 26 March 2007 at 10:37am
26 March, 2007

Edinburgh at night

Economic model shows route to lower carbon emissions, less gas, lower costs and no new nuclear for Scotland.

Putting new nuclear power stations at the heart of Scotland's energy strategy will lead to higher carbon emissions, more reliance on gas and be more expensive when compared to producing Scottish energy locally, according to a report released today.

Article tagged as: climate change, decentralised energy, energy efficiency, press releases, renewable energy, scotland, wade

Decentralising Scottish energy

Last edited 26 March 2007 at 10:31am
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26 March, 2007

Cleaner, cheaper, more secure energy for the 21st Century. Application of the WADE economic model to Scotland.

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Article tagged as: climate change, decentralised energy, energy efficiency, renewable energy, reports, scotland

New report says Edinburgh can become world leader in fight against climate change

Last edited 8 November 2006 at 9:00am
8 November, 2006

Edinburgh at night
Smaller power stations closer to city will slash emissions and close door on nuclear

Edinburgh could become a world-leader in the fight against climate change according to a new report released today. The study shows that by 'decentralising' its energy generation, the city could slash carbon emissions and increase energy security without resorting to the nuclear option.

Commissioned by the City of Edinburgh Council, WWF Scotland and Greenpeace, the report has been hailed as a blueprint for how cities can beat global warming.

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