A Quick Guide To Reducing Carbon Emissions And Save Energy
Most effective measures you can take
Fit loft insulation
Loft insulation is a quick and effective way to save energy, by increasing your loft insulation to a minimum depth of 250mm you can save up to 25% of your heating costs and in turn save on carbon emissions, There are many schemes available where as the cost of insulating can be dramatically reduced and in some cases be absolutely free.
Cavity wall insulation
Houses may lose up to a third of their heat through the walls. Installing cavity wall insulation is normally done from the outside and approximately a couple of hours by the installer.You could save up to £115 every year on fuel bills as well as reducing your carbon footprint.
Upgrade your boiler
By upgrading your G-rated boiler to an A-rated equivalent your heating bills could dramatically reduced by over £200 a year, Domestic heating accounts for 14 per cent of UK's CO2emissions so changing to a A-rated boiler is a positive way to reducing carbon emissions whilst saving on running costs.
Windows & Draught excluders
If your home does not have double glazing you may save up to £80 a year by installing double glazing and also an extra £20 per year by fitting draught excluders where there are gaps
DO NOT FORGET
Switch off appliances when not in use, leaving them on standby cost's around £800 million a year in the UK alone.
Save money at little cost
Switch to energy saving light bulbs by changing traditional 100W light bulbs with energy saving ones and you could save up to £60 over the lifetime of the new bulb.
Fit insulating jacket to hot water tank and save up to £30 a year, Fit a tank jacket that's at least 75mm thick, it is a cost effective way to save energy "it pays for itself within six months"
