Energy Conservation Lessons Save Money and Save the Environment

139 Energy Conservation Notes MODULE - 8B EnergyConservation 31 ENERGY CONSERVATION In the 1970s energy issues were dominated by the oil crisis and the threats to energy security. Atthattimeenvironmentalissuesassociatedwiththeproductionandconsumption of... More

139 Energy Conservation Notes MODULE - 8B EnergyConservation 31 ENERGY CONSERVATION In the 1970s energy issues were dominated by the oil crisis and the threats to energy security. Atthattimeenvironmentalissuesassociatedwiththeproductionandconsumption of energy were yet to gain widespread attention. Nowadays, environmental issues are among top priority in private, public and government circle. Excessive energy use and growing exploitation of natural resources have adversely affected our environment. To reducetheadverseimpactsofgrowinguseofenergyontheenvironment,itisimportantto improveenergyuseefficiencyandswitchtoenvironmentfriendlyenergysources. Improved energy efficiency and better energy management will help in preventing environmental damageandhelpinfinancialsaving. OBJECTIVES Aftercompletingthislesson,youwillbeableto: • discuss the impact of energy use on environment; • explain the importance of energy in daily life; • explain the relation between energy and economic development Less