Carbon Neutral Homes Need Not Be Too Expensive

Rated People have recently claimed that making homes more energy efficient, or even carbon neutral, need not be as complicated or as expensive as many people expect.

Rated People help people to find local tradesman for their homes, and have stated that there are a number of simple steps that residential property owners can take to help reduce the carbon emissions from their homes – steps that won’t cost the earth.

Check Your Energy Supplier

One of the first steps all homeowners should take is to check their energy supplier – how eco friendly are they? There are now many ratings in terms of how ‘green’ the major energy suppliers, and switching to a more eco friendly supplier can lower your carbon footprint instantly. Choosing your supplier carefully can also mean you’re investing in renewable energy technology.

Heating

When it comes to heating your property, you can help to save energy by using a log fire – avoiding any tanalised wood. You can also ensure that your home is naturally warmer – and that you can turn down your thermostat – by installing double glazing in your windows and doors.

Choosing your boiler carefully can also make a huge difference – by choosing a more energy efficient model you’re boiler will be turning more of its energy into heat. Many households will also benefit from the recently announced boiler scrappage scheme.

Offsetting Your Emissions

Lastly, you can help to offset your emissions by planting trees around your home.

By combining all of these measures, Rated People state that homeowners will find it a lot cheaper to reduce carbon emissions than previously thought.