Why We Need Renewable Energy in 2015

Why We Need Renewable Energy in 2015 FOSSIL FUELS Global Warming Risk of environmental contamination Power stations responsible for 40% CO2 Emissions Job Centre This Way Volatile fuel prices at the pump Risk of job losses when oil price drops Global oil price wars Non-renewable. Once its gone it's gone! Impact on health costs from air 100 50 pollutants 00 June 2015 Jan 2015 Barrel of Oil Price Cost of Barrel of Oil June 2014 -$115 January 2015- $49 30%of childhood asthma is due to environmental exposures GREen ENERGY Low cost installation 125,000 Minimal environmental impact UK homes installed solar in 2014 100% Ability to generate own energy Renewable Earn through the Renewable Heat Incentive Local economy thrives Pure clean air Lower levels of fuel CHEAPER poverty and better health UTILITY BILLS Source: www.greenpower-technology.co.uk %24