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E: 22/04/2008 Win Saving Energy In The Home Book

http://www.ethical-junction.org/ethicalpulse/index.php?/archives/717-Competition-Win-a-copy-of-Saving-Energy-in-the-Home.html

QUESTION: Out of the following actions, which is likely to save the most carbon dioxide emissions in a year?

A Fit a new hot water cylinder jacket (80mm thickness)
B Add 270mm loft insulation (no insulation to start with) :) ** possibly**
C Replace five 100 Watt bulbs with low energy bulbs (20 Watt)
D Upgrade a fridge (from 1995 model to a A++ rated model)


Email your answer to [EMAIL="editor@ethical-junction.org"]editor@ethical-junction.org[/EMAIL]
Subject: Saving Energy Book Comp

Answer: B ? :confused: All I found was that A saves 152kg and B saves 1 tonne.

Comments

  • Analyst
    Analyst Posts: 1,528 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    B is likely to be the answer, given the low energy consumption of light bulbs and fridges.
  • azp74
    azp74 Posts: 603 Forumite
    Subject header for email is : Saving Energy Book Comp
    latest win: LOTR: Moria - thanks to catz
    - I'm moving to Australia in April - will the competitions be any good there?!:rotfl:
  • catz747
    catz747 Posts: 20,381 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Thanks, that wasn't there yesterday :D
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