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How To Make Big Cuts In The Energy You Use In Your Home, And Your Energy Bills

Concern over energy consumption has grownbulbs.
greatly in recent years. Gas and electricity
prices have been at record highs, hittingThese use up to 80% less electricity used by
homeowners in their pockets. Plus there is atraditional incandescent bulbs, and are now
growing realisation amongst the generalindistinguishable in terms of the light they
public that our energy consumption is causingemit. Plus they last up to 10 times longer.
global warming, which is leading to growingSo as well as cutting your electricity bills,
problems with our climate. In a recent Henleyyou don't have to get the ladder out so often
Centre survey, over 62% of respondents saidto replace bulbs that have blown. Now that
that climate change is the biggest singlethese bulbs have come down in price, they can
problem  facing  the  world  today.payback their extra cost in a very short time
(only a couple of months) in terms of lower
We use a great deal of energy in our homes.electricity  bills.
Our homes account for over a quarter of
greenhouse gas emissions in northern4.Install  energy  efficient home appliances.
countries like the UK. However, reducing your
home's energy consumption is in most casesReplacing your old fridge with the most
quite easy. It can also be very lucrative:energy efficient models can save you a small
some of the major actions you can take tofortune on your electricity bills. In fact
reduce your home's energy consumption paywith the most energy efficient models, the
back very quickly, and so you soon startsavings can actually add up to cover the
saving a small fortune. There are 4 or 5entire cost of the new fridge! Plus you can
simple measures that almost every householderalso buy other energy efficient appliances,
should  focus  on.such as washing machines and dishwashers. In
the EU all appliances carry an energy
1.Insulate  your  home.efficiency rating, so it is easy to spot the
most  efficient.
By keeping more of the warmth in your home in
winter, you will save a small fortune on your5.Install  a  solar  hot  water  system.
heating bills. The most common types on
insulation to install are in the loft andThis is the most expensive of the measures
also in the gap between your external wallsmentioned in this article, but still worth
(called 'cavity wall insulation'). You candoing, even in northern climates. A solar
also insulate your floors and walls. Not onlysystem can provide up to 70% of your hot
will this save you money, but your home willwater needs in a year, saving on your gas
be more comfortable in winter and cooler inbills. Using solar panels mounted on the
summer. Plus in the UK, because theroof, solar hot water systems can be
government subsidises insulation, theinstalled in most houses. This is a tried and
investment needed will normally payback intested technology, and you may qualify for a
under 2 years. Moreover, on average you willgovernment grant to help with the cost of
be preventing 1 to 2.5 tonnes of carboninstallation.
dioxide  being  emitted  each  year.
By taking these 5 measures, the average
2.Upgrade to a super-efficient condensinghouseholder can save hundreds of pounds a
boiler.year off their energy bills, and prevent
several tonnes of carbon dioxide being
Your boiler is the main energy user in theemitted into the atmosphere. Even taking one
house. Modern condensing boilers are far moreor  two  of  these  steps  has  a big impact.
efficient than some models made even 5 years
ago. They use far less gas, and can save youPlus for those who want to make an even
up to 40% off your heating bills as a result.bigger reduction in their home's energy use,
They last for around 15 years so the savingsthere are also more advanced measures to be
really add up over time. Plus by doing thisconsidered such as solar electricity and
you are saving an estimated 1.25 tonnes ofground source heat pumps. These generally
carbon  dioxide  each  year.cost more, but can allow your home to lower
even further its impact on Climate Change.
3.Replace your light bulbs with low energy



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