WJEC G4: Energy

WJEC G4: Energy

1. 1.3 sustainable energy & management

   • energy efficiency
   • demand reduction
   • do nothing approach
   • find alternatives

2. 1.2 changing demand

   • demand changes inc what this energy is used for
   • spatial & temporal differences in demand
   • how we are meeting the demands (energy supply sources eg foss fuel; nuc; renew's)
   • consumption patterns are influenced by a range of factors

3. 1.1 probs associated with energy supply

   • location of supply
   • technological issues
   • economic issues
   • political issues
   • enviro issues
   • amount of available reserves
   • INTRODUCTION:
     • classifying energy
       • stock vs flow
       • renewable and non renewable
       • primary vs secondary energy

4. 1.4 the future

   • maintaining a sustainable supply
     • same old solutions?
       • carrot or stick
     • radical
       • penalty vs incentive