Energy Saving Measures
Why should I insulate my home?
You should insulate your home because in an uninsulated home, over 30% of heat loss goes out through the walls. That is easily preventable by insulating the walls - you can insulate your loft, you can insulate your boiler. You have to remember, in the UK, 30% of energy produced is produced in households, so there are a lot of ways households can use insulation to reduce their emissions.
Which parts of my home will need insulating?
From top to bottom, there are many areas in your home that can benefit from insulating: your walls, loft, hot water tank, windows, doors, and floorboards. Become a real draft buster and go around your home and look for all the cracks and creases where hot air might be getting out that you want to keep in.
What financial savings can I make by insulating my home?
You can make great financial savings by insulating your home. You can save up to 160 pounds a year on your energy bills by insulating your wall cavities. Insulating your loft is very easy to do. You can do it yourself, and that could save you around 200 pounds a year. Double glazing your windows is another great way to insulate your home and save money. That can knock about a hundred pounds a year off your energy bills.
What temperature should the thermostat in my home be set at?
The thermostat in your home should be set between 19 and 21 degrees. If you lower your thermostat by just 1 degree, that would save 10% off your heating bill.
What type of boiler should I have?
You want to have a high efficiency boiler in your home. A high efficiency boiler could save you a third on your annual fuel bill. If your boiler is over 15 years old, it's probably time to start thinking about getting a new one. When you go to get a new boiler, make sure that you get one that has an A or a B rating. Look for the energy saving recommend logo. Condensing boilers are the most efficient. They only lose about 11 percent of heat up the flue.
Why should I use energy efficient light bulbs in my home?
You should use energy efficient light bulbs in your home because they have many fantastic qualities. They're low maintenence, they're money-saving and they use less resources. Although they can be a bit more expensive, these bulbs save a massive amount of energy. An energy efficient bulb can last twelve times as long as an old fashioned one, and can reduce lighting costs by up to 78 pounds over its lifetime.
