Householders 'should use insulation to improve energy efficiency'

24/02/2010

Householders are being urged to make their homes more energy efficient with insulation, following news that the cold weather could continue into March.

According to the Energy Saving Trust, fitting cavity wall insulation can save the average household around £115 a year on heating bills. Loft insulation could save up to £150 per year.

Other energy efficient measures it recommends include turning down the thermostat by one degree and boiling only the amount of water that is necessary when using a kettle.


The government’s Carbon Emissions Reduction Target (CERT) scheme makes grants available to all home owners and private tenants to help with the cost of insulation.

To arrange a FREE, no-obligation survey by an specialist insulation surveyor, call the Snug as a Bug help line on 0845 602 4696.