Help to Beat the Big Freeze and Reduce Your Carbon Emissions – Part 2

We are currently experiencing extremely low temperatures – prompting many homeowners to turn up the heating and stay inside. However, we have some tips to help keep your energy bills down. If you haven’t already, read part 1 and then see some of our additional tips below:

6) Replace Your Old Boiler: A scrappage scheme is now in effect throughout the UK that means thousands of people who currently have G-rated boilers could be entitled to a voucher towards the cost of a new, A-rated boiler. This could dramatically lower your energy bills and carbon emissions.

7) Wear Layers: It may be simple advice, but it works. Wear a few extra layers and you’ll be doing your part for the environment when you don’t have to keep the heating turned up as high.

8 ) Insulate Your Water Tank: Fitting an insulating ‘jacket’ around your water tank can instantly save you around £35 a year, and you can also insulate your pipes to help you save a further £10 per year.

9) Block Out Chimneys You Don’t Use: Chimneys can be a source of draughts, so block them out using newspaper or a ‘chimney balloon’ which is designed to keep the cold air out. It’s important to remember to remove any items before you use your chimney again.

10) Stay Active: Try to exercise, go out for walks or just do a little housework to keep you active and naturally warmer.

When you couple the above measures with eco friendly changes to your home, such as double glazing in the windows, you’ll notice a huge difference in how warm you feel, and you’ll be able to turn down the heating to save some money.