Energy Conservation

Question 1

Define and explain Energy Conservation

Answer 1

Energy conservation refers to the variety of methods by which the use of all types of energy, but in particular electricity and motor vehicle fuels, is limited or reduced. It may be achieved by:

• greater efficiency - for example, more economic fuel consumption in motor vehicles, cavity wall and roof insulation, and low-energy ligh bulbs in the home
• the use of alternative soruces of energy that are less wasteful or are renewable