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Homes are responsible for about 20-25% of the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions – this is bad for the environment and bad for your energy bills.
But there are things you can do reduce your home’s emissions, which will be kinder to the environment and save you money. Scroll down to learn how.
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There are easy and free things you can do reduce the amount of electricity and gas you use, without sacrificing the warmth and comfort of your home:
- Spend less time in the shower – aim for 4 minutes
- Don’t leave appliances on standby, turn them off
- Run your washing machine at 30C or lower
- Only boil the water you need in the kettle
- Turn down your thermostat by 1C
- Turn down radiators in rooms you use less often
If you can invest some money on bigger solutions, you could consider:
- Solar panels
- Battery storage
- A heat pump
- Replace an old boiler with a more energy efficient one
- Floor and wall insulation for both solid walls and cavity walls
- Install smart thermostats and heating controls
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Find out moreHear how David made his home more energy efficient…
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