Why Energy Efficiency is Important for Your Home

Energy efficiency is something we are hearing more and more about. It’s important because it affects the environment, our planet and our purse strings, so it’s worth doing what you can to ensure your home is as energy-efficient as possible. 

So, why exactly is energy efficiency so crucial?

It saves you money.

If the appliances in your home aren’t energy-efficient, it’s going to cost you more. For example, an old boiler will use more energy to provide the same amount of heat that a new boiler does, and energy costs money. Making your home more energy efficient will mean you save on your bills every month.

It helps the environment

Homes that aren’t energy-efficient produce a lot more CO2 emissions than homes that are. The government, understanding the impact of this, is starting to roll-out smart energy meters in the UK, hoping most homes will have them by 2020. This isn’t a legal requirement, but can really help us be aware of our energy consumption and take steps to reduce it. 

The Energy Saving Trust believes that if the whole of the UK used an A-rated condensing boiler and took control of their usage, it would save approximately 6.7 million tonnes of CO2.

How to make your home more energy efficient

You can consider any, some or all of the following:

• Loft and cavity wall insulation

• A new A-rated boiler

• Solar panels

• Seal windows

• Turn your thermostat down a degree or two

Installing energy-efficient boilers across West Yorkshire

At Smart Gas Plumbing & Heating we provide professional and trusted installation services for A-rated boilers. Our friendly team serves customers across Heckmondwike, Batley, Cleckheaton, Dewsbury and Mirfield, and we welcome all enquiries. To get in touch simply give us a call on 07900417080, email info@smartgasheating.com or send us a message via our online contact form.