Reduce your energy bills
Reducing energy bills is not just about loft insulation during the cold winter months. You can reduce your energy bills all year round by taking a few basic steps. Placing appliances such as your TV, computer and DVD player on stand by only reduces energy bills by 20%, leaving an 80% cost compared to turning off the appliance all together.
Changing your boiler could reduce your heating energy bill by £235, according to EDF Energy. Boilers, along with other household appliances are given energy ratings dependent on the efficiency of the advice. A is the highest energy efficient award a device can be given, with G being the lowest. Upgrading your boiler to an A graded device could cut your carbon emissions and save you money.
Switching your lights to energy efficient ones, could also have an impact on your energy expense.
According to the energy saving trust, in an uninsulated home 20% of heat is lost through the roof. Which highlights the importance of loft insulation especially during the cold winter. The Energy Saving Trust calculates the payback time of loft insulation from just 2 years, saving up to £145 per year.
To get further details on how to reduce your energy bill and carbon footprint try the energy saving trust home check up. You will have to fill out a questionnaire about the way your house/flat/bungalow is built, and the systems you have in place. You will then get an instant energy saving report to your email, which includes specific information on ways to reduce energy costs in your house.
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