Insulation the 'most important' energy saving step
Insulation the 'most important' energy saving step
Landlords in England, Wales and overseas hoping to increase the energy efficiency of their homes in order to reduce costs in the long run have been advised that improving insulation and installing a new boiler are two of the most effective ways in which this can be achieved.Sam Turnbull, co-founder of DownwithCO2.co.uk, revealed these measures had been found to be both successful and simple.
"Evidence shows that insulating the loft and insulating cavity walls are important and easy steps to take," he explained.
"On top of that there is improving your boiler. It is one of the most important users of energy in the house. These options may not be as trendy as putting a wind turbine on your house but they do have the most impact."
Ensuring a home is properly insulated is also relatively cheap - and even free for those on benefits.
Mr Turnbull also recommended that landlords replace their existing light bulbs with energy-saving alternatives - especially as the latter are coming down in price.
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11 October 2007
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