Make use of renewable energy

What is Renewable Energy?

Renewable Energy comes from sources that won't run out - the sun, waves, the tide, wind, heat from the Earth and energy from running rivers. We are rapidly using up the world's fossil fuels such as coal, gas and oil. But sources such as the wind and the sun are not diminished when we make use of them.

Why use Renewable Energy?

• There are a whole host of reasons why renewables are better than fossil fuels.·
• They provide us with an unlimited source of energy ·
• Renewable energy pollutes less: using renewable energy helps to reduce our air pollution and particularly carbon dioxide emissions. This helps to alleviate climate change ·
• Less dependence on imports and more localised production: localising energy production also helps to give communities a greater sense of ownership and can lead to profits from energy sales staying in the local community·
• Security of supply: we would have reduced the drama of recent blackouts in London and USA with small renewable energy generators at home or at the end of the street·
• Sustainable development: by using more resources that won't run out and that don't pollute, we are ensuring there is something left for the grandchildren!

Energy and You?

You can make a decision to lessen the impact you have on the earth by changing your energy use. The first step is to be more efficient with your energy, by not wasting it and using energy efficient products. The next step is for you to use renewable energy:

1. The easiest and quickest route to green energy is by signing up to a green electricity tariff. Click here for more information.

2. You can install measures at home to use renewable energy sources directly. Click here for more information.

Renewables in Kent

According to the South East England Regional Assembly's 'Harnessing the Elements' Strategy, the potential for renewable energy generation in Kent is one of the greatest in the region, accounting for 20% of the South East's potential. Most of this comes from offshore wind, but there's also biomass, solar, water and onshore wind energy.