If you are a stringent money saver or an Eco-warrior, making sure your property is well insulated is absolutely critical. With just a few small adjustments, you can turn your property from an inefficient cash guzzler, to a well optimized, secure investment. We are going to run through 3 top tips to help you reduce your energy bills.
Increase Insulation
One of the biggest household expenses to consider is central heating. How much you need to spend on heating your home will largely depend on how well insulated it is. So, it makes sense that the most obvious option for reducing your household bills is to increase insulation. Property heat loss occurs mostly through walls.
It’s estimated that 35% of all heat loss is due to poor wall insulation. To prevent heat loss through the walls of your property, the best solution is to add internal and external cladding. External cladding is available in a wide range of materials including; timber, metal, fiber-cement, stone and GRP. We recommend consulting cladding experts at VulcanSystems.co.uk for advice on which composite cladding material will offer the most insulation for your budget.
Invest in Solar Power
With the effects of Global Warming starting to take hold, it’s never been a better time to invest in Solar Power. Solar Power works by harnessing energy from the Sun and converting it to DC (Direct Current). The solar inverter then converts this into AC (Alternating Current) electricity, which is used to power most home appliances.
With the initial cost of installing renewable energy starting from just £1,500. Getting a return on your investment can be achieved as early as the first 5 years of installation. What’s more is that any excess electricity which you don’t use can be sold back the electric grid which saves you even more money.
Reduce Your Usage
It goes without saying that the best way to cut costs on your energy bills is to use less energy. It’s estimated that UK households waste an average of £100 per year just by having electrical appliances left on standby. When you think about what other resources get wasted, you can really start to make some significant savings.
For example, people who don’t turn off the tap when brushing their teeth waste approximately 3-4 gallons of water per day. That’s enough for 100 4-minute showers a year. Low energy light bulbs are another useful way to cut down on your energy usage. Modern LED bulbs use 25-80 percent less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs and can last up to 25 times longer.
So, there you have it. 3 top tips for reducing your energy bills which will not only save you money but might just save the planet!
Nicola Holder 