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Green energy choices
First published: 04/05/2023 -
Last updated: 16/12/2024 -
Verified by our Editorial Panel
Using a little more renewable energy, such as solar, wind, ground and air source heat pumps and a little less energy at home, are green choices we can make to reduce harmful carbon emissions.
Wales’ energy system remains reliant on fossil fuels, which contribute to climate change. The government and industry are working on greener energy systems, to make it easier, more convenient and more affordable for us to adopt green energy choices. We can all play our part by reducing our energy use at home, which not only benefits the environment but will help us lower our household bills.
The Welsh Government is committed to making green choices easier, more affordable and more convenient, and prioritising support where it is needed most. For advice and support to help you with the increased cost of living see gov.wales/help-cost-living, and for free, impartial advice to help make your home warmer and more energy efficient, see nest.gov.wales/support.
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What can we do?
There are many things we can do to reduce our energy usage and lower our carbon emissions. Click the links to find out more information about ways you can take action:
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Why take action?
Using energy more efficiently is a great way to reduce our environmental impact and household costs, helping you to:
Lower your energy bills
Even the simplest actions, like turning off lights when leaving a room, turning down your thermostat and unplugging electronics when not in use, can help lower your energy bills. Make sure you don’t underheat your home – heat is important in the colder and wetter months to avoid damp and mould.
Reduce carbon emissions
Many of the harmful carbon emissions in Wales come from the burning of fossil fuels, such as oil and gas, which currently help many of us to heat our homes. The Welsh Government is working to help people across Wales switch to green energy solutions for our homes, but we can all save money and reduce carbon emissions now by using less energy.
Increase your home value
Energy-efficient homes are a popular option with home buyers and some mortgage providers, as they’re cheaper to run and more sustainable. If it is an old property, it can also enhance your home’s heritage value and significance.
Improve our health and community
Fewer harmful carbon emissions will make the air cleaner, to improve our physical wellbeing and our community.
