What is INTELLIGENT ENERGY?

INTELLIGENT ENERGY means the sensible use of energy and sustainable energy production - not wasting the earth's resources. It is a crucial factor in combating climate change. Its intelligent lifestyles, policies, renewable energy and green cuttingedge technologies can lead us into the sustainable and sophisticated Age of INTELLIGENT ENERGY.

Renewable energy comes from sustainable sources. This means either that the supply is naturally unlimited - as with solar, wind, water and geothermal power; or it can be renewed - as with bio-energy, which comes from plant products. Fossil fuels, which release the greenhouse gases responsible for climate change, will eventually run out.

Energy efficiency, which includes the rational use of energy, is about using less energy while being able to provide the same services and avoiding as much energy waste as possible.

Another great thing about Intelligent Energy is that it’s a concept that can be applied by each and every one of us. If we act intelligently in our individual usage of energy and resources, we can all contribute our share. Simple things, such as switching the light off when leaving the house, not leaving the tap running while brushing your teeth or using low energy light bulbs can make a big difference.

Further information can be found in the Energy Union Background Report

LIFE
Let's stop to think why this really matters - adopting INTELLIGENT ENERGY is about no more or less than preserving our planet, its nature, life and energy. For its own sake, and for ours. We should celebrate nature and our own lives and not just focus on where it's all going wrong!

CAUTION
But it has all gone rather wrong. Global climate change caused mainly by the build-up of greenhouse gases in the earth’s atmosphere is already disrupting ecosystems and is causing about 150,000 additional deaths per year. We need to understand what is happening and why.

SOLUTIONS
INTELLIGENT ENERGY is the answer to climate change and can also help us tackle unemployment and economic recession. Intelligent lifestyles, policies, renewable energy and cutting-edge green technologies can lead us into a sustainable and enjoyable future.

ACTION
As the Energy Union we can raise our voices for INTELLIGENT ENERGY. We can take individual action and push politicians to bring about the positive change we need. Greenhouse gas emissions must go down in Europe by 40% by 2020. INTELLIGENT ENERGY can help to make this happen.