Why is it important to save energy
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.