WASTE OF ENERGY

摘要

1 October 2008. The day that buildings are supposed to put up fridge-style posters to declare how much energy they are consuming. These certificates display a rating of between A and G, and from today all public buildings larger than 1,000m~2 must have one in a prominent place - and if they haven't got one by January they risk a fine of up to ￡1,000. But just how many London buildings have shown their cards so far? I've decided to step out into the energy-guzzling unknown of the South Bank and see if I can track down any display energy certificates (DECs) myself. It feels appropriate to begin my hunt at the Tate Modern - a former power station. Now one of the country's most popular art galleries, it has one of the largest exhibition areas you are likely to find. Will the Tate admit to just how much energy it takes to keep the Turbine Hall toasty?