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Energy saving
If you own your own home or rent it from a private landlord, you may be eligible for a grant under the Warm Front Scheme.
Warm Front makes homes warmer, healthier and more energy-efficient. Packages are provided of insulation and heating improvements up to the value of £3,500 (or £6,000 where oil, low carbon or renewable technologies are recommended). It is a Government-funded initiative and the scheme is managed by Eaga.
The Energy Saving Trust – Water and energy
The link between water and carbon is one most people don’t appreciate. In considering the process of producing and using water, many people overlook the energy input needed for treating and delivering water to our taps, not to mention the energy used to heat that water for use in the home.
Heat lost from a typical uninsulated house
If your home is not insulated, you are wasting energy. Heat is leaking to the outside through your walls, roof, floor, doors and windows.
New homes are built with high standards of insulation. Older properties may have no insulation. Your loft insulation may have been put in many years ago when standards were much lower. It is well worth adding an extra layer to keep your bills down.
Take steps to reduce heat loss from the roof and walls as this is where most heat escapes. The cost of these insulation measures means you quickly recoup your investment through savings on fuel bills.
As can be seen from the picture, quite a small amount of heat is lost through the windows. This means double glazing is not the most cost effective way of saving energy.