Wherever you are in the world, energy efficiency matters. The bottom line is we’re using too much and things need to change. In Wolverhampton, we’ve seen a shift in how homeowners think about energy, which we believe is really great. Asking questions about how energy-efficient a new boiler will be, for example, shows people want to make a difference and are prepared to do their bit.
But how can you make your home more energy efficient?
Some things take more time and consideration to implement, but here is a list of ways you can help improve the energy efficiency of your Wolverhampton home.
Have a SMART meter installed, which will help you better control your energy use.
Upgrade your appliances to more energy-efficient ones.
Consider cavity wall or loft insulation.
Change your old boiler to an A-rated model, which will be hugely more energy-efficient than your older one.
Consider having solar panels fitted.
Lower your thermostat’s temperature by a degree or two.
How doing this helps the planet
We use energy every day, pretty much every waking hour. From running a freezer to running a bath, we rely on the energy we consume without giving it a lot of thought. However, while it’s useful to us, a lot of energy uses fossil fuel and produces extremely harmful CO2 gases. A recent study from The Energy Saving Trust has estimated that if the whole of the UK switched to an A-rated condensing boiler and all used their heat and hot water in a more careful way, we’d save around 6.7 million tonnes of CO2.
Looking at this number, it’s easy to see why we need to make a change - and helpful to know that we can.
How doing this saves money
As well as saving energy, making changes in your home will also save you money. Some savings will be small, others big, but you can make a difference to both the planet and your bank balance by trying out some of the above energy-saving suggestions.
Helping homes in Wolverhampton to be more efficient with energy
Working across Wolverhampton, the team at Bog Standard Plumbing and Heating love to do our bit to support homes to become more energy efficient. If you’d like to find out more about how we can help, simply get in touch. You can call us on 0330 113 2248, email us at info@bogstandardplumbing.co.uk or complete our short online contact form.