Gas Museum travelling exhibition. Energy, Toledo

14/07/2014 – 12/10/2014 – Toledo

From 14 July to 12 October 2014, the Gas Museum of Gas Natural Fenosa Foundation presents an exhibition in the Santa Fe Museum in Toledo. The exhibition, entitled Gas Museum. Energy, proposes a journey through the evolution of the gas and electricity industries by revealing the social changes brought about by the application of new technologies and new inventions, and reflects on the future of energy.

The history of energy reveals its leading role in the progress of society. The advent of public lighting in cities lit up the night and broke the agricultural cycle that had previously prevailed. This saw the birth of a new kind of activity which had been previously unthinkable: cities began offering a host of cultural and entertainment options at night, and work days in factories were extended beyond the hours of natural light. In addition to facilitating public lighting, gas was introduced into homes via modern domestic appliances, known in Spain as “gasodomésticos”, which brought convenience and comfort to the upper classes.

The exhibition also reflects on the future of energy and the tools available to ensure sustainable energy production. By presenting the different energy alternatives that are available, the exhibition gives visitors the keys to understanding the advantage and drawbacks of all sources of energy to emphasise that there are no magic formulas for solving our energy needs in the future. The coming decades will be marked by security of supply, economic costs and their impact on the environment, as well as mankind’s capacity for technical and social innovation. Encouraging responsible energy consumption with minimal environmental impact through savings and efficiency will be among the crucial issues of our future agenda.