I Want To Make My Home Energy Efficient!
Can’t afford to move right now, but still want to save energy and money? With a few home improvements you could cut your carbon footprint and your energy bills. <br>
Firstly you need to Insulate your home!
With grants and offers available through all energy suppliers, Loft insulation and cavity wall insulation cost around £250 each. Together they could save you around £365 every year.
Install an efficient heating system!
Replace an old inefficient boiler with a condensing boiler and a full set of heating controls could save up to £300 per year on your heating and hot water bills.
Switch to Energy Saving Recommended appliances!
If you’re shopping for a new dishwasher, boiler or even just light bulbs, always look for the Energy Saving Recommended logo.
If you’re planning on plumbing in a new dishwasher or washing machine, choosing an energy saving model could save you up to £23 per year.
Remember, the longer you delay to make your home energy efficient the more you’ll miss out on lower energy bills and a more comfortable home.
Start Using Energy Saving Light Bulbs
Fitting just one energy saving light bulb can save you on average £3 a year – and by swapping all the light bulbs in your home for energy saving ones you could save around £45 per year.
Energy saving light bulbs are compact, bright and available in a wide range of shapes – so the only difference you’ll notice is a drop in your electricity bills.
Install a solar hot water heating system
Hot water heating makes up about 30% of average household energy use. A solar hot water heating system provides plenty of hot water and saves up to 75% off your hot water bill see the Solar Smart website for details on solar water heating.
Afsheen Khalid writes articles on Saving energy. Article Source:http://www.articlesbase.com/diy-articles/i-want-to-make-my-home-energy-efficient-957286.html
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Posted: June 7th, 2009 under DIY.