Energy Efficient Home

In order for the UK to reduce its carbon emissions targets we all must become more energy efficient in our daily lives. Our homes are one of the biggest contributors to carbon levels across the UK but there are plenty of simple actions we can take to reduce the amount we emit into the atmosphere.

The average household emits over 6 tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere every year and those who are implementing energy saving solutions in their home will only pay half as much for energy as those people who don't make changes.

Below is a list of the simplest and easist ways to become more energy efficient:

• Low energy Lightbulbs
• Draughtproofing
• Thermal curtain lining
• Hang washing outside
• Wear more layers before turning up your heating
• Turn off lights when rooms are not in use
• Turn off all standby buttons
• Put aluminium boards behind your radiators to reflect more heat into the room
• Wash your clothes at 30 degrees
• Wash full loads of clothes to maximise on the energy used
• Regularly defrost your freezer
• Take shorter showers
• Insulate your hot water tank
• Fit a water saving device to your toilet flush system
• Install a smart meter to measure your electricity usage
• Store rainwater for washing the car and watering the garden
• Keep the fridge door shut as much as possible as the fridge has to work harder to maintain cool temperatures
• Only use the car when you have to, walk or cycle otherwise
• Only use the dishwasher when full
• Only use the tumbledryer when clothes can't be dried outside

All of these measures could save you over £200 per year in energy bills. With the recent price increases, conserving energy will become paramount to many families and implementing just some of the actions above will help reduce your bills and your carbon footprint.