Y10 Geography - sustainable energy

Sustainable energy supply

Meeting current energy needs without compromising future generations. Using more renewable energy. Reducing environmental impacts.

Sustainable energy supply

A sustainable energy supply balances energy demand with energy production while reducing environmental impacts and ensuring future generations can meet their energy needs.

🏠 2. Energy conservation

Reducing the amount of energy used.

Eergy conservation Examples:

Turning off unused appliances Better insulation Reducing waste

Energy conservation

Energy conservation involves reducing energy use through more efficient buildings, transport and technology, helping to lower carbon emissions and reduce energy demand.

👣 3. Carbon footprints

How much greenhouse gas is produced by a person, activity or organisation.

Carbon footprint

A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases produced by an individual, organisation or activity.

📉 4. Demand reduction

Using less energy in everyday life.

Demand reduction examples

Behaviour changes Government incentives Energy

Reducing energy demand

Energy demand can be reduced through financial incentives, education campaigns and more energy

🏡 5. Designing homes and workplaces for sustainability examples

Insulation Double glazing LED lighting Energy efficient appliances

Energy efficient homes and workplaces

Features such as insulation, double glazing and energy efficient appliances reduce energy use and carbon emissions by improving efficiency.

🚗 6. Technology to increase efficiency of fossil fuels examples:

Hybrid cars Electric vehicles More efficient engines

Flashcard: Technology improving fossil

fuel efficiency