The Home Owners Energy Saving Pages
(also applies to occupiers!)
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The Home Owners Energy Saving Pages (also applies to occupiers!) |
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Making useful energy savings at home doesn't need to be either costly or difficult. You can save 30-50% on your household bills through basic measures. Follow the links below..... |
| I read a statistic recently that over 70% of UK householders would like to have a better idea of when and where they are using electrciity - so here is the answer. Follow this link to information on a fantastic wee piece of kit called an ElectriSave which is a smart monitoring device anyone can install in seconds to let you see how much electricity you are using and what it is costing you - makes for fascinating watching - careful it doesn't become an obsession! |
| invest in a highly efficient condensing boiler - from April 2005 the Building regulations dictate that you have to - might as well start here..... |
| review the heating controls in your house |
| invest in a variety of insulation products |
| upgrade the electric heating in your home |
| make use of low energy lighting products |
| In this section we are going to look at green initiatives - solar power, wood burning etc - keep coming back as this section is being updated shortly |
| save water |
| ensure you employ good housekeeping |
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don't fall foul of those Urban Myths |
| Why should you bother to save energy anyway? |
| It's all about
CO2. Carbon Dioxide, the Greenhouse Gas, Global Warming
etc.
Every time you turn on the kettle, switch on your lights, cook, or relax in front of the TV you are consuming energy and contributing either directly or indirectly to the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. The ever increasing carbon dioxide levels are creating changes in global climate and we need to do something about this before it is too late.
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