Queen Speaks Up About Low-Carbon Future

Last week in the Queen’s speech to open a new parliamentary session, she mentioned that legislation will be introduced to help those who are most vulnerable with their energy bills, and to work towards a low-carbon Britain.

One of the first moves will be a conference in Copenhagen, set up to develop new legislation on how carbon emissions should be dealt with, as the Kyoto protocol expires in 2012.

Ed Miliband, secretary of state for energy and climate change, has also recently claimed that 2009 is a crucial year for the planet. He added wishes that he would like to see individuals and businesses all doing their bit to lower carbon emissions in the UK to help meet reduction targets.

With the Queen’s support, there is now more advice than ever on how to lower the carbon emissions of your home and to save money on energy bills.

The Energy Saving Trust has provided advice for all homeowners and tenants to help reduce utility usage, no matter what their budget.

One of the biggest areas is the boiler you use, as your boiler can account for around 60% of how much energy you use by heating gas for your home. Replacing a G-Rated boiler with an energy efficient model will help to cut carbon emissions, saving over £200 every year.

However, measures such as double glazing can also make a huge difference to the energy usage in homes, ensuring that less heat is wasted through the windows and that the heating can be turned down.