If you live 25kms from your work, you'll use the equivalent of 40kwh of power driving there and back each day - more than what it takes to run your entire house! That means you can cut your total household energy consumption by well over half by leaving the car in your garage.

Did you know that right now your home is probably consuming enough power to run at least 5 computers? Some electronics that are switched "off" actually never turn off unless you unplug them. These are common things like stereos, tvs, cable or satellite boxes and so on. If you can turn it on with a remote, it stays "on" and consumes anywhere from 20 to 60 watts of power. This is called a  phantom load. Then there are items like your fridge, particularly older ones, that run all day. Try out the Energy Calculator to see what your house is burning.

If it could be properly harnessed, enough sunlight falls on the earth in just one hour to meet world energy demands for a whole year!

Did you know that on average, lighting accounts for 30% of your electrical bill?

One square metre on the earth's surface can receive 1,667kws of solar energy meaning that solar panels have great potential to harness even more power from the sun and take up less space (they are currently about 22% efficient).

Albert Einstein won the Nobel Prize in Physics 1921 for his ground-breaking experiments with solar power and  photovoltaics.

The  geothermal energy from the core of the Earth is closer to the surface in some areas than in others. Where hot underground steam or water can be tapped and brought to the surface it can be used to generate electricity.

The Romans not only gave us the modern drainage system, they were also among the first to use geothermal energy to heat houses.

Ecofont was developed for the eco-conscious graphic designer to use in print materials and for the regular consumer for everyday use. It's a regular font with holes in it, so it uses up to 20% less ink.