Top Tips for Cutting Carbon and Fuel Bills
Heating. If you have an old boiler get a new condensing boiler. Avoid gas or solid fuel open fires as these are inefficient. Avoid electric heating because of high emissions and costs. Install effective heating controls.
Insulation. Most of the heat in a house is lost through thermal conduction. Start by insulating the loft, cavity walls and hot-water tanks. Look at floors, heating pipes, solid walls and double-glazing/secondary glazing next.
Ventilation & Draughts. There is a balance to be struck between fresh air to breath, removing moisture and odours, and reducing draughts. However, most houses are leaky, and easy savings can be made through using draught proofing techniques.
Behaviour. Only heat as much as you need to make your house cosy. Keep windows and curtains closed as much as possible. Use showers rather than baths, and keep lids on pans as much as possible.
Appliances. Use low energy lighting and A++ rated appliances especially fridges and freezers which are on all the time. And switch off appliances like the television and computer instead of leaving them on standby.
Insulation. Most of the heat in a house is lost through thermal conduction. Start by insulating the loft, cavity walls and hot-water tanks. Look at floors, heating pipes, solid walls and double-glazing/secondary glazing next.
Ventilation & Draughts. There is a balance to be struck between fresh air to breath, removing moisture and odours, and reducing draughts. However, most houses are leaky, and easy savings can be made through using draught proofing techniques.
Behaviour. Only heat as much as you need to make your house cosy. Keep windows and curtains closed as much as possible. Use showers rather than baths, and keep lids on pans as much as possible.
Appliances. Use low energy lighting and A++ rated appliances especially fridges and freezers which are on all the time. And switch off appliances like the television and computer instead of leaving them on standby.
