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?
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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
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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 InsulationInstalling 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.
