Eco Friendly Home: Save the Planet, Save your Cash
Everyone is talking about reducing carbon emissions and looking after the planet but there are other reasons for going green: it will save you money! The average house in the UK emits more than 6 tones of carbon dioxide per year, to calculate your personal carbon footprint visit www.mycarbonfootprint.eu However by making a few changes to your home can save around 2 tones of carbon dioxide which will save you around £200 per year.
Loft and wall Insulation
The most effective way to save energy in your home is to improve your insulation. Effective insulation will hold more heat inside the house, reducing the need to use central heating or other heaters. A house loses about 40% of its heat through the loft and walls. To insulate both the loft and cavity walls will cost around £500 but this money will quickly be made back through reduced energy bills.
Hot water cylinder and pipe insulation
Fitting insulation around your hot water cylinder can reduce 75% of its heat loss and save you around £20 per year. The insulation is known as the British Standard Jacket and should be at least 75mm thick, so check your water cylinders and start saving. Insulating your pipes can further decrease heat loss but can be harder to install as some pipes are not easily assessable so you might want to use a local plumber.
Energy efficient boiler
An efficient boiler could save the average household between £190 and £240 per year. You may be entitled to financial assistance to help you along your way. To search for boiler installers in your area just type boiler services in the type of trade box.
Double glazing
Lots of energy is lost through the glass in your windows, double glazing is an efficient way to reduce this energy loss and can save you around £100 per year in energy bills. To search for a double glazing installer just type double glazing in the type of trade box.
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