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Total energy consumption Key points What agencies are doing What you can do to help More information What we want to achieve Key points This indicator measures the amount of energy consumed in the Waikato region, and compares what sources of energy were used. Energy consumption is part of our everyday lives and is vital to industry and the economy of the country. Energy production can be from renewable or non-renewable sources. Inefficiency in energy production or consumption can mean that non-renewable sources are used quicker than required and pollution problems can occur. The main sources of energy in the Waikato Region are electricity, coal, wood, natural gas, petrol, diesel and other oil products. Around 57,246 terajoules (TJ) of energy were used in the Region during 2007, mainly by industry (59%), commercial and private transportation (30%) and households (11%). Average energy use per person was 123 gigajoules (GJ) for the Waikato region and 144 GJ for the Hamilton city area. About 21 per cent of the total energy consumed came from renewable sources. Annual energy consumption 2007 by sector and source, Waikato territorial authorities Source: EECA Energy End Use database What agencies are doing We have a Regional Transport Strategy, which encourages the efficient use of energy in the transport sector. We measure and report on Environment Waikato’s energy use. We support Central Government's preparation of a National Energy Strategy. What you can do to help You can reduce the amount of energy you consume in your home, for transport and at work. Try to buy energy-efficient appliances and other consumer goods. Saving energy will help you save money and protect the environment. Check out EnergyWise for energy saving tips for your home and vehicle. Check out Emprove for business energy saving tips. More information More detail on this indicator, including how and where this information is collected, is available here. What we want to achieve The community outcomes we are seeking to achieve by monitoring total energy consumption are: We reduce our reliance on non-renewable energy. Waste reduction, recycling, energy conservation and energy efficiency are promoted and are part of how we all live.