With the world’s energy crisis as it is, we could all do more to help. While it may seem like a job too big to tackle, taking even small steps to be more energy-efficient can make a big difference overall.
Like many other things, energy efficiency starts at home. If you can make your home more energy-efficient, you can help both the planet and your bank balance. Win-win!
How energy efficiency helps the environment
It’s hard to imagine a world without energy and most of us use it without even thinking about it. Every time we switch on the light, our heating or run a bath, we’re using energy and most of it produces harmful CO2 emissions damaging to our world.
Although we need energy to keep warm and comfortable, there are ways to still help the environment as we do. Ensuring our appliances are as energy-efficient as possible can probably make the most difference, and if we all try not to over-use or waste energy it can have a truly positive impact.
How energy efficiency saves money
What if you could still be warm and comfortable but lower the cost of your energy bills? If you reduce your energy use, you’ll automatically save money and this can amount to hundreds each year.
There are different ways of doing this, including cutting back on your energy use, for example lowering the thermostat. Another way is by upgrading your main energy-using appliances to ones with an extremely efficient rating. The biggest difference you can make is through your boiler, as all new models must have an A-rating for energy efficiency. This can save you significantly over the year as these boilers will provide you with the same amount of heat using less energy.
You can also consider getting a SMART meter installed in your home, with many suppliers arranging this for free. A SMART meter helps you take better control of your energy use and self-manage ways to reduce it.
Some ways to make your home more energy-efficient
- Install a SMART meter
- Consider cavity wall or loft insulation
- Upgrade to an A-rated boiler
- Consider having solar panels fitted
- Check your windows have proper sealant to prevent heat escaping
- Change your thermostat to a slightly lower temperature
Helping you improve your energy efficiency in Glasgow and surrounds
The professional team at Chalmers Plumbing & Heating are skilled and experienced, able to offer expert advice on making your home more energy-efficient.
We serve homes across Glasgow, Gartcosh, Stepps, Chryston, Muirhead, Kirkintilloch, Lenzie, Cumbernauld, Milngavie, Bearsden Shettleston and Tollcross, so just get in touch if you need our help.
You can contact us by:
- Telephone on 0141 374 0274 or 07580 020343.
- Website via our online contact form.
