The government face major plans to increase its gas storage capacity over the next decade as the population is growing and the reliance on gas and nuclear power is getting greater by the day. They will need to invest billions of pounds into their new energy policy to steer away from depending on imported gas. The engineering employers’ federation (EEF) have accepted public money will not be able to cover the most costly plans in the world. They are now urging minsters to act up on this now to make sure planning permissions are adhered to.
UK Government Needs to Act to Increase Energy Storage Capacity
Home Improvements are not a Waste
Construction Excellence director of the waste project Paul Jennings has stated that Welsh homes are to be incorporated into the district’s waste management project. The ongoing commitment for creating a world class housing stock in Wales is sustaining its movement forward, at the same time; George Osborne is putting housing bodies under a lot of ongoing pressure, throughout England.
Energy efficiency is a major drive throughout Wales, with the Welsh government are announcing a £30 million scheme aimed at improving homes in the region. These are just a handful of projects created to hit the low carbon footprint targets and along with other similar projects, will meet Welsh Housing Quality Standards. Also throughout Wales, the (EST) Energy Saving Trust are well on the way to meeting their targets in teaching people the benefits and above all important values of wasting energy – or not wasting energy in this instance., and how a few simple instructions can make a great deal of difference to everyone. Read more…
Home Insulation Pushes Light Subsidies to be Scrapped
The Government is to switch their focus to the subsidy of all types of insulation- roof insulation, cavity wall insulation, under floor insulation – and are stopping the subsidy of energy saving light bulbs from next March. Chris Huhne, the Climate Change Secretary, is insistent that energy suppliers stop their promoting of energy saving bulbs such as compact fluorescent bulbs in DIY stores and supermarkets and start to instead promote more efficient methods of energy-saving, especially insulation. Read more…
Replacing a Roof to Improve Your Property
New roofs add value
As well as reducing the likelihood of more expensive repair work later down the line due to water damage and damp problems, a new roof installation can also be a good investment for your home in general. The fact that prospective buyers won’t need to endure the cost of inconvenience of a roof replacement can give you a good selling point, so it’s not only beneficial to reduce household energy bills, but can also add value to your property.
Reduce Your Energy Consumption With a Replacement Roof
There are a number of steps you can take to keep your energy bills within your budget, which include locating and sealing drafts around doors, windows and from open chimneys, insulating your home and fitting energy efficient windows. However if your roof is not maintained adequately, your efforts could all be in vain.
An old, poorly maintained roof can cost you
Your roof is an important part of your home, responsible for helping prevent heat loss in particular during the cold weather experienced in winter. An old roof can not only look unattractive, but it could be resulting in a lot of hot air escaping through the rafters, meaning you’re paying out on your energy bills to heat the air around your home.
More Ideas for Making Your Home More Energy Efficient
Carrying on from the last post where we covered the 2 biggest and most cost effective ways to save money and eco retrofit your house, there are lots of other ways to be green. Every little bit you do can contribute and below are some more ideas for reducing your home’s carbon footprint and increasing the energy efficiency of your home.