10 reasons why we should be energy efficient and use renewable energy
- Renewable energy technologies are clean sources of energy. They have a low environmental impact thereby reducing the amount of air pollution which affects asthma sufferers.
- Fossil fuels are finite and will someday be depleted. Renewable energy will not run out. Ever.
- Fossil fuel, gas and oil reserves are becoming more expensive and difficult to find and they impact on our households with fluctuating fuel prices and shortages.
- Using renewable energy continuously improves our energy security ensuring that we have energy when we need it.
- Energy efficiency saves money, protects the environment, enhances industry productivity and competitiveness, and contributes to energy reliability and security.
- Increased energy efficiency in homes, businesses and industry can provide financial benefits through reducing electricity bills and lowering greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants, thereby improving our environment.
- By investing in energy efficiency practices and products, the government, industry, business and households will benefit financially, socially and environmentally.
- Reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions and saving money are not the only benefits of business energy efficiency.
- Rewards also include improved corporate citizenship, better community and customer relations, increased staff productivity and product output, reduced maintenance costs and improved workplace health and safety.
- Improvements in energy efficiency also contribute to the competitiveness of industry and assist in better managing energy demand.
