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Natural gas increases energy efficiency throughout your home with a modern, fully controllable central heating system - meaning you really can make a difference to the environment.
Did you know...
- About 60% of your household’s CO2 emissions come from your boiler?
- If your oil boiler is over 15 years old, it could be up to 40% inefficient which is not only harmful to the environment but it also costs you money.
- With natural gas central heating, your home would produce around 56% less harmful carbon emissions when compared to oil heating.
There are lots of simple things you can do today to help save energy around your home. Here are some top tips courtesy of the the Energy saving Trust.
Top 10 Energy Saving Tips!
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Upgrade your boiler to high efficiency
Fitting a new high efficiency condensing boiler with the right heating controls can save you up to 40% of your delivered energy.
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Install modern heating controls
Installing and using modern controls can save as much as 17% on your home heating bills.
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Insulate your loft
Installing a standard 270mm layer could save you well over £100 a year on heating bills.
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Install cavity wall insulation
Can save you £90 or more on your annual heating bills.
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Don’t leave appliances on standby
Almost £1billion of electricity is wasted in the UK every year by people leaving appliances on standby.
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Install double glazing throughout your home
This can cut your heating bills by £80 - £100 a year.
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Turn your thermostat down by 1 degree C
Can cut heating bills by up to 10% and save you around £40 per year.
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Install at least 3 Energy Saving Recommended bulbs
Although they cost more to buy these will last up to 12 times longer than a normal bulb and could save £9 per year on your annual electricity bill, or up to £100 in the bulb’s lifetime.
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Only boil as much water as you need
But remember to cover the element if using an electric kettle.
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Buy Energy Saving Recommended appliances
These use less electricity and could save you up to £45 a year.