Energy in Daily Life
Streaming a song? Real servers running somewhere. Gaming online? Engineers designed that system to work. Understanding where energy comes from, and the impact when we use it is the first step to taking control of your energy future.
Did you know? You can tell how much energy is left in a battery just by bouncing it. Did you know? Your brain guzzles 20% of your body's energy, even if you're just chilling on the sofa! Did you know? A nuclear fuel pellet the size of a sweet can produce as much energy as a tonne of coal.
Did you know? You can tell how much energy is left in a battery just by bouncing it. Did you know? Your brain guzzles 20% of your body's energy, even if you're just chilling on the sofa! Did you know? A nuclear fuel pellet the size of a sweet can produce as much energy as a tonne of coal.
How we use energy
In our homes
New heat pump tech is replacing old home heating systems — and it’s cheaper to run.
How we use energy
Transport
Your bus route is changing. Hydrogen powers heavier vehicles now. See the tech behind it.
How we use energy
Industry
The factories making your phone or clothes are switching to cleaner energy.
Making a new phone produces as much carbon as a 220-mile drive
Find out more about how your energy choices matter.
Energy professionals spotlight
Listen to energy professionals talking about what they actually do — from solar engineers to grid analysts.
The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Maryam enjoys problem solving and figuring out how things work - which is perfect for a career in energy!
The Energy Transition Engineer
Find out how Rodrigo is tackling the challenge of global climate change
The Graduate Data Scientist
Meet Deirdree and see how data and analytics are shaping the energy transition.
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