Energy efficiency is the road to sustainability; these are two words you are likely to hear more of over the coming years, so stay ahead of the game with home easy home improvements. Installing a biomass boiler and new windows can save you huge sums of money and help the planet towards its net-zero targets. Read on to find out more about making your home eco.
Install a Biomass Boiler
Most homes these days have a gas-powered boiler; this could be a combination boiler or a conventional boiler with a water cylinder. While these boilers are effective, they are not environmental; the gas they use is not offset in any way, meaning they are a net contributor.
Things are changing! Nowadays, many new homes are built with a biomass boiler that burns wood chips and bio-materials to produce heat for your water system. Since the fuel for biomass comes from dedicated forests, the carbon output is controlled, keeping your carbon use neutral.
Install New Windows
Another way that you can reduce your carbon output and your energy bills is to install new windows. The heat lost from windows accounts for around 25-30% of total energy loss, so it makes sense to upgrade your windows and install double or triple glazing if possible.
Installing new windows that work is easier than you might think; the best place to start is by contacting a professional installer such as Andersen Certified Contractor. Working with a contractor means that you get the best windows for your style of home and requirements.
Use Smart Meter
Making your home more energy efficient is about choosing the right appliances to install, such as boilers, windows, and insulation. That said, it’s also about changing some of your lifestyle habits so that you reduce the amount of power you take from the grid, thereby reducing bills.
A smart meter is an excellent way to track your power usage and make changes with the planet and your pocket in mind. These changes might be as simple as switching off the lights in rooms that you’re not using or boiling less water in the kettle – an appliance that draws a lot of power.
Better Insulation
It requires fossil fuel for the generation of renewable energy to heat a home; all of this creates carbon in the atmosphere and costs you money. This carbon is unregulated, so it makes sense to use less of it if your can and to make the most of the heat that you generate in the first place.
One way to achieve this is by improving the insulation systems in your home. Insulation comes in different forms, and it’s best to discuss the solution with an expert before investing. However, insulation can significantly improve your home’s energy efficiency and save you more money.
Energy-Efficient Bulbs
Energy-efficient bulbs are a great way to reduce the annual amount you pay for your home’s power usage. Many people still use incandescent bulbs that require significantly more heat to produce sub-standard results. Find out why LED lighting is cheaper, cleaning, and greener.
