Improve energy efficiency and cut heat loss
A well-insulated home stays warmer for longer and uses less energy for heating. This means fewer emissions released into the atmosphere and less strain on natural resources.
Best Practice:
- Quick wins:
- Fit draught excluders to doors and windows
- Use thermal-lined curtains or blinds
- Place reflector panels behind radiators on external walls
- Upgrade where you can:
- Loft insulation is affordable and effective
- Cavity wall insulation can significantly reduce heat loss
- Floor and solid wall insulation offer further savings, especially in older homes
- Smart controls: Use a programmable or smart thermostat to heat your home only when needed
Funding Tip:
There may be local or national schemes to help cover the cost of insulation — check with your council or energy supplier for current options.
Why it matters:
By keeping more heat in, your home will use less energy, lowering your carbon emissions. Less demand for energy also means less pollution and less impact on natural landscapes that supply fossil fuels.
Power your home with cleaner, greener electricity
Switching to a renewable energy provider helps support the growth of cleaner energy sources like wind and solar, reducing reliance on polluting fuels such as coal and gas.
Best Practice:
- Choose an energy supplier that offers 100% renewable electricity
- Review your tariff to ensure it supports the development of new clean energy projects
- Consider options for low-carbon heating and hot water in the future, such as heat pumps
Extra Tip:
If you’re able to, you could also look into solar panels for your home or explore local energy-sharing schemes that let communities benefit from shared renewable generation.
Why it matters:
Switching your supply reduces the emissions linked to powering your home, helping to tackle climate change and limit the environmental damage caused by fossil fuel extraction and air pollution.