Domestic Electricity

What is 1Kwhr in joules

3.6 × 10⁶ joules

What are 2 examples of energy saving devices

Fluorescent light bulbs

LED’s

What are some environmental impacts of generating electricity

Burning fossil fuels contribute to global warming

Using nuclear sources create radioactive waste

Compare LED’s, flourescent bulbs and filament bulbs

Fluorescent bulbs are 4 times more efficient than filament bulbs and last on average 10 years. LED’s are even more efficient but cost more.