How
much you could save
... easy ways to make long-term savings
Becoming more energy efficient isn’t about saving a few
pounds overnight. It’s actually better than that, because
it’s about making small
improvements that could save you hundreds of pounds in the long
term. And not only that, when you’re energy efficient,
you get to live in a more comfortable home and do your bit for
the environment at the same time.
Houses can be built with attention to insulation,
air leakage and other components that result in 1/10 the energy
use of an average
existing building. This level of improvement is difficult in
existing buildings unless undergoing a major refit, but improvements
of between 20-40% reduction in energy use is generally achievable.
Many
energy efficiency investments will make financial sense even
if the cost of borrowing the money is included. If you can save £100
a year for a £300 investment, that’s a return of 33%.
Remember, making an investment in energy efficiency
puts extra money in YOUR pocket; not making it keeps the money
in the utilities
pocket.
For your own Home Energy Survey, all you need to do is
get in touch today.
| Initial Cost |
£50 |
| Energy Saving Year 1 (gas) |
3934kWhrs |
| £’ s Saved Year 1 |
£34 |
| 1st Year Return on Investment |
68% |
| Return over 10 Years |
£790 |
| DIY Time |
2hrs |
| DIY Difficulty (1-10) |
2 |
| CO2 Saved/yr |
747kg |
NB
Cost savings related to reduced air leaks are
only one aspect of the benefits. In addition, the boiler will work
less, so reduced wear and tear, occupants will experience fewer
cold spots and therefore feel more comfortable.
