Energy Efficiency
It is important to increase our awareness of energy efficiency not only because of increasing costs but to realise that all fossil fuels (oil, gas and solid fuel) release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere that contribute to global warming.
Some simple tips to save energy in the home are:
- Don't leave appliances on standby unnecessarily
- Use low energy light bulbs and switch off if a room is not in use
- Draw curtains at night to save loss of energy through windows
Further tips can found on:
To improve the thermal efficiency of your home:
- Loft insulation should be at least 270mm thick
- Insulate cavity walls. If you do not have cavity walls there are methods of internal and external cladding.
- Insulate the hot water cylinder and larger circulation pipes
- Fit double glazing. However please note that if you have a solid fuel appliance you need to have sufficient ventilation. Ventilation requirements can be obtained from Building Control.
You should contact the CAS Hotline 0845 7125 300 for tips on the types of fuel and general use of your particular appliance to increase its efficiency and hence increase energy saving.
Suggestions for improving your heating system for both open fires and central heating systems can also be found by ringing the Hotline 0845 7125 300