Homes are one of the main sources of CO2 emissions. You can make your home more efficient and save money on heating, lighting, cooking, washing, and appliances. Make a start by turning of the energy-wasting standby mode on all appliances, replacing light bulbs with low energy ones, and consider getting one of the new meters for your home that shows in real time what your electricity consumption is.
Uninsulated rooms lose 40% of heat through the walls and ceiling, and heat is lost through single-glazed windows. Insulating cavity walls and roofspaces will save considerable energy and money. Lowering your thermostat by just 1 degree C can reduce your heating bill by 10%.
Sensible design can already create new buildings that require little or no energy input - don't settle for less.
