Energy Use

Energy use

A lot of energy is used in your homes and schools.

Energy use

Energy is needed to make electricity and heat.

Energy Use

Coal, oil, gas and electricity are used to give us heat. They also produce a gas called carbon dioxide.

Energy use

Here is an energy tree -

Energy Use

Carbon dioxide is one of the gases that contribute to the ‘blanket’ of gases that surround our world, making it thicker.

Energy Use

When we waste energy, we are producing more carbon dioxide than we need to.

Energy use

It is important that we save as much energy as possible. Find out more about how to save energy in our story on this website.

Energy Use

The sun produces heat and light. Solar panels can be used to turn the light into electricity.

Energy use

The wind can blow windmills to create electricity too. There are 18 wind farms in Wales.