As we have become more conscious of our impact on the environment, improving our energy efficiency levels has become more popular.
It is now much easier to make greener changes to the way we live and utilise our energy because we understand the benefits better, and access to green energy products are widely available from our energy providers.
With many ways to reduce our carbon emissions and save money available, it has never been easier to make the change. Installing an energy efficient boiler or insulating your home will significantly reduce the amount of energy wasted and save money on your bills.
Alternatively, you can use the sun to heat your water with a solar water heating system, or switch to a green energy tariff.
Investing in some of the following simple measures can help you cut carbon emissions and save money on your energy bills.
Energy Efficient Boiler
Nearly all new boilers need to be high efficiency condensing types of which combi boilers are the most popular.
Such boilers convert over 90% of the fuel they burn into heat, which means fewer carbon emissions and savings of up to 40%* on your annual fuel bill.
Find out more about boiler types, and save money on a new boiler installation with British Gas.
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Solar Water Heating
Installing solar panels to the roof of your home could save around 70%** on hot water bills.
Using the sun’s renewable energy to heat water is a great way of reducing carbon emissions, and is just as effective when it’s cloudy.
British Gas offer expert solar water heating installation with great savings.
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Home Insulation
Home insulation will conserve heat otherwise lost via our loft or walls.
This means that we consume less energy, and save on heating bills. Installing loft insulation alone could save us over £200* a year.
Find out more about energy saving home insulation from British Gas.
Green Energy Tariffs
Switching to a green energy tariff is a simple and easy way of reducing our impact on the environment. British Gas offer such tariffs in their Zero Carbon and Future Energy packages.
Find out more about Green Energy from British Gas or apply online.
*Source – Energy Saving Trust **Source – Worcester Bosch
