Ten ways to cut your carbon footprint at work

In addition to buying green electricity, another initiative to consider is generating your own energy on-site from renewable sources. Micro-generation equipment, such as solar panels and wind turbines, has become more mainstream and is even available from some DIY stores.

First Direct in Stourton, Leeds, has recently installed 100m2 of roof-mounted solar panels at its offices. These can generate in excess of 10,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity each year. The panels make a significant contribution to reducing the energy requirements of the site's crèche and will reduce the building's carbon footprint by more than four tonnes.
The cost of solar panels and wind turbines starts at a few thousand pounds, and grants are available from the government. Private businesses, community organisations, schools, the public and not-for-profit sector, and householders can all apply. Log on to www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk to find out more about the scheme.
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