Renewable/ non-renewable energy and energy labels

Question 1

What is non- renewable energy and the types of it.

Answer 1

Using natural resources for energy can’t naturally be replenished easily
-FOSSIL FUELS (natural gas plants, coal, crude oil)
nuclear energy

Question 2

What is renewable energy and the types of it.

Answer 2

Using a natural energy source for energy that can naturally replenish easily ( in a human timescale).

Question 3

Why do companies prefer to use renewable energy over non- renewable alternatives?

Answer 3

Social, economic and environmental pressure

• Many customers want to limit their carbon footprint and would prefer to buy from companies that do the same.
• Government financial incentives
• Less CO2 emissions in general

Question 4

What are the benefits of using energy labels?

Answer 4

• They are conscious about buying products with less environmental impact
• Customers will be able to save more energy by picking more energy efficient appliances.
• Less energy wastage= less energy produced through non- renewable sources that contribute to global warming and impacts to eco systems
• As less customers buy products with inefficient energy ratings, manufacturers will be incentivised to make more efficient products.