Have you ever actually wondered how energy gets into your home? Perhaps it’s something you have always taken for granted, which we are all guilty of in this age of seemingly perpetual convenience. But then, on the other hand, maybe you’re aware that despite a stagnant global economy, our global energy consumption skyrocketed last year and continues to do so through 2014, and you want to know more so you can do something about it? We won’t be covering the latter question here (there are hundreds of resources available online that will help steer you towards a more energy efficient path), but we will be examining the major sources of energy (fossil fuels, renewable power and nuclear power) and explaining exactly how they get turned into energy and end up at your doorstep.