Warmahome
The big turn-off – every day millions of tonnes of pollutants including carbon dioxide are poured into our skies because households and businesses leave appliances on standby or just on – when not using them. It is a myth that leaving on a florescent light or a PC uses more energy than turning it off and then on again fifteen minutes later. Turning stuff off could save your household over £50 a year. It is estimated that UK businesses lose around £1.1 billion each year by heating and cooling inefficient buildings. Even turning lights off at the end of the working day can cut energy costs by up to 15%. Turning computers and photocopiers off at night and weekends can reduce electricity consumption by a staggering 75%.
Wrap Up Warm – who knows what summer will bring or indeed next winter. The important thing is to make sure that your home is well insulated. You could be losing some 25% of your heat through a poorly lagged loft and around 35% through your walls. Loft Insulation can be installed for as little as £100 and Cavity Wall Insulation from about £200. If you have a relative over 70 or on qualifying benefits they may get both of these for free!
With rising fuel costs insulation usually pays for itself within two cold winters. Now is the time to talk to the Footprint Trust’s Warmahome
Call 01983 822282
