David Knight, Jan 13

2 person household footprint: 5.1 tonnes

Measured using the Act On CO2 carbon calculator.
Based on the household size, this carbon footprint equates to 2.55 tonnes per person

Measures taken in the last 12 months to reduce footprint
“Reduced annual driving Now nearly always use public transport Changed 14 bulbs to LED , mostly from quartz hallogen Have switched to ecotricity for gas having been with them for electricity for some time. Have constructed a new lazy bed ”

Measures to be taken in the next 12 months to reduce footprint
“1, Will investigate the possibility of an air to water heat pump. 2. Hope to cycle more and bus less 3. Consider fitting blinds / insulated shutters to some windows 4. Consider small Trombe' wall on south facing wall to duct hot air into bathroom 5. Will consider investing in a local renewable energy scheme. 6. Will continue to campaign for local /national/ regional/ global cap on fossil fuel use and decarbonisation of central electricity generation including saying no to shale gas!! Personal carbon footprint reduction alone is not enough- the urgency of the situation requires action at all political levels. ”

Any other comments
“My personal footprint estimated to be 3.28 tonnes. Our household average is significantly lower than Act on CO2's estimate of the matched national average of 12.89 tonnes. Have not included our cottage in Wales in the calculation as the cottage is frequently used by family and friends making the calculations difficut. There is scope for solar as roof is south facing. I tried to attach the excell spread sheet for our diesel/ gas/ electricity consumption over the last 4 years to this report but file type not permitted. Am happy to communicate this data to anyone interested. ”