Cutting Your Bills And Saving The Planet

By Author: Dave Sabri
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The emission of greenhouse gases as a result of our energy consumption is the primary cause of global warming. Carbon dioxide and other gases have created a blanket around the Earth that prevents heat from escaping into the atmosphere.

Consequently, the world is hotter than it should be. Rising temperatures are already causing changes in our weather systems which could destroy the habitats of many plants and animals and also negatively affect our health.

40% of carbon dioxide emissions in the UK are caused by our use of energy in the home. We can all, therefore, play roles in trying to limit emissions by changing our household habits.

There are many ways to cut energy use in the home; the following are some suggestions.

1) Home Insulation

Home insulation will keep you warmer in winter without you needing to spend more on energy bills. To prevent heat from escaping you can try cavity insulation, loft insulation, floor insulation, draft proofing, pipe and tank insulation, solid wall insulation as well as double glazing.

2) Green gadgets

Low-energy light bulbs are not the only green ...
... gadgets on the market. Another nifty planet-saver is a standby saver, which works as a multi-socket, but the difference is that it detects when you switch off your TV with the remote control and cuts the power to all of the appliances. Solar shed lights are also pretty crafty; they use the sun rays to power your garden and do not require leads running from the house. Check out the website of your energy supplier for more ideas.

3) Energy saving boilers

The amount of energy that old boilers use and lose can be pretty horrifying. Upgrading your boiler, a service which many energy suppliers provide at very reasonable prices, can cut your energy consumption drastically.

4) Solar panels

Solar water heating systems can supply you with 50-70% of your hot water, without you paying any bills! They use the suns rays and store up energy so that they can even work on cloudy days.

Switch to British Gas today, the UK's leading green electricity supplier. Take a look at their energy prices online now at britishgas.co.uk.