Using renewable energy

Introduction

Using renewable energy is one way that businesses can potentially save money and minimise their contribution to climate change from greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide.

The rising cost of fossil fuels and the financial incentives offered by the government are making it increasingly cost-effective for businesses to use renewable energy.

Examples of renewable energy sources include wind, waves, the sun and geothermal heat from the ground. Renewable energy can also be produced from plant sources such as wood, or crops grown specifically as a fuel.

This guide looks at the benefits and downsides of using renewable energy. It provides information on your business' renewable energy options to enable you to make informed choices.

Subjects covered in this guide

• Introduction
• Renewable energy and your energy policy
• Why use renewable energy?
• Renewable energy options
• Using wind energy
• Using biomass energy and anaerobic digestion
• Using solar energy
• Using geothermal energy and ground source heat pumps
• Using hydroelectric power
• Here's how we use renewable energy

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