Why is it important to save energy

Vale of White Horse District Council
Abbey House, Abbey Close,
Abingdon, OX14 3JE
Email: comments@whitehorsedc.gov.uk
Telephone: 01235 520202

There are many good reasons to save energy. These include:

Saving Money

Heat is lost in a house through the roof, walls, windows, doors, floors and draughts.
Old and inefficient appliances and heating systems can also waste energy.
Insulation, draught-proofing and upgrading apppliances and heating systems can save energy and reduce fuel bills.
Grants and discounts are available to reduce the cost of making your home more energy efficient.

Improving Your Health

Cold, poorly insulated homes can lead to damp, condensation and mould growth.
Severe damp, condensation and mould growth can lead to health problems or make existing health problems worse.
Making homes warmer can help prevent excess winter deaths and relieve strain on the NHS.

Maximise the Value of Your Property

Homes for sale or rent require an Energy Performance Certificate which rates the energy efficiency of the property on a scale from A to G.
The energy efficiency rating will enable potential buyers and tenants to compare properties in terms of energy efficiency and running costs.
Download a copy of the Energy Saving Trust Hidden Value Guide for more information.

Help the Environment

A quarter of the UK's carbon dioxide emissions come from our homes.
Increased emissions of carbon dioxide are causing changes to our climate and environment on both a local and global scale.
By insulating your home, choosing energy efficient products and making small changes to your lifestyle and habits you can reduce your impact on the environment.
Visit the Act on CO2 or the Energy Saving Trust website to learn more about climate change and what you and your community can to help tackle climate change.