Energy Consumption Facts

 

Did You Know.....

  • A typical PC left on all the time produces 0.8 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
  • A laser printer operating without a standby facility will use £12 of electrical energy per year. If left on at night, weekends or during holidays, this increases to £60 per year.
  • Switching off vending machines at nights and weekends reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 1 tonne annually per machine.
  • An increase of only 1oC in a room's temperature will increase a heating bill by 6-10%.
  • A photocopier left on over night uses enough energy to make 5,300 photocopies.

You can work to reduce energy costs by making small changes. Find out how simple changes  can make a big difference.

How the local plan shapes our environment

Development Plan

The structure plan and local plan provide guidance on the location of development across West Lothian.
Supplementary Planning Guidance

Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG)

SPG documents and developer contribution policies for applicants.
construction work

Building Standards

Building warrant applications,completion certificates, letter of comfort, reporting a dangerous building.
water

Energy conservation

Find out more about energy conservation and check your own carbon footprint.
follow us on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Flickr household waste, recycling and bin collections councillors' surgeries Email information service