Did you know?

If everyone boiled only the water they needed to make a hot drink instead of filling the kettle every time, we could save enough electricity in a year to run the UK's street lighting for seven months.

Is your home a greedy energy-guzzler?

Reducing the amount of energy we all use is kinder to the planet and means the sources of energy we have go further.

Every appliance and gadget in our homes, from the TV to the radiators, is powered by energy. Can you work out how much energy your family uses in a week? How could you save energy and money?

Why not ask your family to follow our energy-saving tips? If you save money, you could choose a family treat!

Don’t forget to ask a grown-up for help if you need it.

Make a mini wind turbine (ages 5-11)

Discover how wind turbines can create energy by making your own windmill!

  • Decorate with your favourite colours and shapes.
  • Discover how to make it spin faster. 
  • Place in window boxes or soil to brighten up the garden.

Download instructions here

 

Kitchen energy challenge (ages 7-11)

How many things can you spot in the kitchen that use energy? 

  • Draw on any extra gadgets you have at home. 
  • Think how you could use less energy for each item. 
  • Discover where your electricity meter is and how it measures energy.

Download instructions here

 

Track your home’s energy use (ages 11-14)

Keep an energy diary and discover how much your home uses. 

  • See how many appliances you have at home
  • Find out how much energy each one uses. 
  • Work out all the ways you can use less electricity.

Download instructions here

 

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