Saving Energy In Your Home

We all know by now how important it is to save energy in your homes, both for the environment and your pockets. Energy bills have gone through the roof over the last few years and although there has been a slight reduction in recent times you do not have to be Mystic Meg to see another rise or two on the horizon. So we all need to bring in measures that will save energy in your home, save yourself some money and reduce your carbon footprint. So without further ado here are a few tips to remind you of how you can help to save energy:

1. PVC Windows  If you have new PVC windows installed, which can either be double glazed or indeed triple glazed, you will be amazed at how much heat you can save in your home. Heat can escape through windows around the edges and equally draughts can breeze through and in next to no time you have a cold and draughty home which you are continually having to heat with your fire or your central heating, or both. With new PVC windows installed by a reputable supplier you can make huge savings in your heating bills.
2. Solar Panels. The jury is out for many people in regard to solar panels for homes in the UK, particularly in the North of the country where the sun is rarely sighted and is the subject of wild celebrations whenever it is spotted! But there is no doubt that with the ever increasing global warming, coupled with the improvements in the quality and efficiency of solar panels, have made them a very attractive proposition to many homeowners, and as well as saving money on your energy bills they also add value to your house if you decide to sell it. 
3. LED Lighting. OK I know that LED light bulbs or very expensive, at the time of going to press around 6 times more expensive than halogen bulbs for instance, but the savings on electricity are quite staggering over a period of time and so well worth investing in. LED bulbs can also last up to 10,000 hours as opposed to the average 1,000 hours for halogen bulbs.
4. New Boilers. If you have an old boiler in your home (and I will resist the obvious jokes that I could foist on you at this juncture) it could be costing you a great deal of money in energy bills if it is not running efficiently, so a new boiler could be a very good investment indeed. And of course there are certain schemes where you may be entitled to a grant towards the installation of a new boiler for your home. 
5. Loft Insulation. If you don`t have your loft well insulated you are maybe a little bit crazy if I might venture!! So much of your heating in your home escapes through your ceiling and roof it is untrue, so please check how well insulated your loft is and get it sorted out. Again you may find you are liable to get funding to get your loft newly insulated. 

We will most likely revisit this subject here on this blog in the not too distant future as it is a subject close to my heart and I am sure close to yours too, so stay tuned mon ami.