'Householders install insulation to save on heating bills and CO2'

24/02/2010

According to the editor of ‘Build It’ magazine, householders looking to make their homes more eco-friendly choose to install insulation because it is one of the cheapest and easiest ways to reduce costs and emissions.

Duncan Hayes was speaking out in support of the grants and financial incentives available to help people make their homes greener.
He praised the boiler scrappage scheme, but stated it did not go far enough and that other green grants and incentives also tend to be under-funded.

"We get several people that [want] heat pumps or solar panels or PV [photovoltaics] and after a couple of quotes they just walk away and look to insulation for their savings in terms of energy and CO2," he stated.

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.

All home owners and private tenants are entitled to grant towards the cost of insulation.
To find out more and arrange a FREE, no-obligation insulation survey, call the Snug as a Bug help line on 0845 602 4696.