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Sustainable energy and energy efficiency

 
Light bulbMost of the world’s energy comes from the burning of fossil fuels, which produce large amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.

Using less energy, or looking to other sources of energy, can help reduce the release of greenhouse gases into the earth’s atmosphere.

What you can do

Ensure that your roof and walls are properly insulated, your boiler is working efficiently and you use energy-efficient light bulbs.

Having an energy efficient home will also help keep fuel costs down.

Learn how to reduce heat loss in your home

What the Council is doing

We have implemented several sustainable energy programmes, including:

As a result, the Housing Energy Rating for Greenwich Council homes has increased from 52 (April 2000) to 69.6 (April 2007).

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