Home Energy Audit Energy Sources: Thesis

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All other sources of energy used within my home: Apart from the electricity which is used in the home for most appliances, gas is also used in the kitchen to power the stove and the hot water boiler system for the house. This is also then used in the heating system in the house. Water is the other main source of energy which is used in the house, for washing dishes such as in the dishwasher, washing clothes, having showers, washing the car and watering the lawn. Gas is used for an emergency generator in the case of a power cut to the house, and also for some of the tools such as the lawnmower. Logs are also burned on the fire in the winter.

Areas in the home where energy efficiency could be improved: Energy efficiency could be improved by making sure that all electrical items are turned off after use as many are left on standby.
The computer is often also left on when not in use. Using appliances like the washing machine and dishwasher less often would also reduce energy consumption. Turning lights off in the house when they are not being used would improve energy efficiency, and also putting the hot water system on a timer instead of having it on all day.

What I learnt from the audit about local energy sources: The main thing I learnt from the energy audit was that the power plant which provides our electricity may be producing many different problems for the environment and the health of the local population. This highlighted how important it may be for all homes to be as energy efficient as possible, as this would then reduce the amount of power they needed to produce, and therefore reduce the bi-products they produce......

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