Making your home more energy-efficient can help you save long-term as well as contribute to the environment positively. This April, take advantage of Home Improvement Month and GO GREEN.

How Can I Go Green?

Solar Water Heating 

​Solar water heating systems uses heat from the sun to warm hot water in your home. You may need to heat the water with a boiler further during the less sunny months in winter, however. Long term, a solar thermal system will reduce your energy bill and lower your carbon footprint. 

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Change The Light Bulbs

Energy saving light bulbs will typically use 75% less electricity than typical light bulbs to generate the same level of light. By changing to energy-saving light bulbs you can also save up to £30 a year on your electricity bill.   

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Floor Insulation

Installing under floorboard insulation can save you around £44 - £55 per year. Gaps and draughts around skirting boards and floors are simple to fix yourself with a tube of sealant bought from any DIY store. Floorboards will rot without decent ventilation so don't block under-floor airbricks in your outside walls.
​Older homes are more likely to have suspended timber floors. Timber floors can be insulated by lifting the floorboards and laying mineral wool insulation, supported by netting between the joists.

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For more advice and information on how to save money and energy on your home visit the Energy Saving Trust website.

Energy Saving Trust

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