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Friday 4 October 2013

Saving energy

Saving Energy



  • What has happened to the price on energy over the last decade?
  • What is different between the price rise in 2006 and 2007?
  • Do you think energy prices may fall in the future?
  • What are EU Energy labels?
  • How much energy does an A grade Fridge freezer consumes in a year?
  • You have a fridge freezer that uses 500 kWh per year.
  • You replace it with a band A freezer.
  • How much do you save?
  • Write a formula to calculate payback time
  • Copy this table and fill it in for the house on page 267

Energy saving method
Cost (£)
Savings per year (£)
Payback time (years)





















  • Do question 7
  • Now check you have covered the questions on page 266 – 267



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