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Sources of Electricity Most of the electricity produced in the world today is produced by dirty, polluting coal-fired power plants, for the simple reason that this remains the cheapest way of producing electricity on a large scale. There are, however, other ways in which it can be produced: Electricity Safety Tips for Parents and Children Electricity is a wonderfully reliable and versatile energy source, but it can also be dangerous, especially if you have children around. This need not be the case, however, if you take some simple precautions to guard children from the dangers posed to them by electricity. Here are a few ideas to get you started. Monitoring Your Meter Every winter energy suppliers receive thousands of complaints regarding customer electricity bills. Often the problems are caused by incorrect meter readings. There are three different types of meters in the UK. It’s important to know which one you have, how to read it and what to do if you have a complaint. How to Find Out How Much Energy an Appliance Uses Perhaps the most obvious way of finding out just how much electrical energy is being used by an appliance is to turn everything else in your house off and take two meter readings exactly one minute or ten minutes apart. This will give you an approximate figure which you can then use to calculate its power demands over longer periods based on your own usage estimates. Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint Many of us have concerns about the world's environment and wonder what we can do to help. However most of us still wish to enjoy the convenience of our modern lifestyles. One thing we can all do is be aware of our carbon footprints and aim to be carbon neutral. Electricity Generation Explained Electricity is present throughout nature, in the form of the static electricity in thunder clouds and neurons, but there is no direct natural source of flowing electricity of the type required by electrical appliances. Choosing a Light Bulb Up until fairly recently, you did not have to put a great deal of thought into your choice of domestic light bulb, as not only was energy a lot cheaper, but also incandescent bulbs were the only type available. Choosing Oil, Gas or Electric Central Heating Fuel prices are on the increase. Nowadays most of us are trying to cope with rising heating costs. As a result, we all want to find ways to reduce our heating bills. Gas and Electricity Supply When You Move Home Moving house can be incredibly stressful, so make your life a little easier and remember to sort out your gas and electricity providers. You need to ensure you are not billed for energy you have not used at either property, so to help you out here is a quick guide to tell you what to do. Green Electricity Over sixty per cent of the UK's electricity is produced by coal and gas powered electricity plants. These power stations generate millions of tons of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide which are known to cause climate change. Electricity and Gas Switching Guide The economic downturn has us all looking for ways to cut back our spending, and there are few easier ways to do so than by getting a better deal on your gas and electricity. Switching providers is much easier than you may think, and with so many companies vying for your business you could make significant savings. Cut Your Gas and Electricity Bills Changing your supplier is a good way to get cheaper gas and electricity bills. There are many different companies vying for your business, and it is worth shopping around. There are savings to be made, for instance British Gas have a Dual Fuel price plan for gas and electricity which is much cheaper than some other providers, particularly if you sign up for paperless billing. Gas and Electricity Tariffs There are many gas and electricity providers available. Which ones are available to you will depend on where you live and the type of meter you have. Here are the main types of gas and electricity options you will find available. Upgrade Your Boiler This summer British Gas is helping you to go green. Did you know that boilers account for 60% of the total CO2 emissions we as individuals produce here in the UK? But this amount can be greatly reduced if we all make the switch to energy-efficient boilers. Reduce Your Household Consumption Did you know that as individuals we contribute around 40% of the UKs total greenhouse gas emissions? Cut Your Emissions In December this year, Copenhagen will host the UN Conference on Climate Change. Members will discuss ways countries can cut back on their greenhouse gas emissions. How to Reduce Your Carbon Print Small changes can have a big impact. Climate change is happening all around us and we need to start thinking about ways of reducing our carbon footprint and ‘going green’. Going Green Going green has never been easier. The costs and the time and effort involved are decreasing and the plethora of ways you can reduce your carbon footprint is increasing. Energy Saving Tips The current economic climate means we are looking at how we can cut back and save money in every area of our lives. Energy Efficient Boilers Central heating isn’t exactly an inspiring conversation choice. Nobody even likes thinking about their bills other than to wish for them to disappear. Become Eco Friendly Do you want to become more eco-friendly but, other than buying energy saving light bulbs and recycling your newspapers, don’t really know where to start? It seems you’re not alone.