This interactive film covers the generation and use of electricity, outlining the energy sources involved, the way it is transported to out homes and businesses, and the implications for our environment. Fossil, renewable and nuclear fuelled generation are all addressed, highlighting the differences between them in terms of:

the basic source of the energy

the way that it is extracted, transported and stored

the way in which electricity is generated from it

the waste products remaining and their effects on our environment

The film also considers:

the consequences if electricity supply fails to keep up with demand

the public decisions that need to be made in the coming decade

what criteria may be used for choosing between energy sources

the components involved in the generation and distribution process

the importance of efficiency in generation, distribution and use

The films are available on the PC CD-ROM and are broken down into easy-to-use segments, accessed via Energy Foresight's unique interactive ‘circuit diagram' menu system.

What does this section of the website contain?

Electrical Energy: Profiles: Interviews and profiles of some of the people and professions featured in the industry.

Electrical Energy: Data: Tables and graphs of information relating to this film available to download and preview online.

Electrical Energy: Multimedia: Clips and diagrams from the film available to download.