Energy efficiency starts with a modern gas boiler
Energy efficiency starts with a modern gas boiler
The cost of gas and electricity has increased dramatically over the past few years. People have started to look for ways to reduce the amount spent on their bills in this era of economic downturn and rising costs. And of course no one can deny that using central heating systems to heat the home is instrumental in raising the amounts of the utility bills. Though the good thing is that you can do a number of things to reduce the cost of central heating.
Ineffective Heating Systems should be changed.
If your central heating system system is over ten years old you may want to consider replacing it. A new more efficient system can help in reducing the utility charges. Consider replacing your old heating system with Combi or Condensing heating boilers.
Subsidies and Grants for Gas Central Heating.
If you are a british resident, then your chance to qualify for one of the grants is good. These awards can be up to the amount of 2700 and are given by the government to help towards things like gas central heating fitting, loft and wall insulation, draught proofing and so on. To receive the grant you should either have your own home or you should be living in a private rented house, you should also have be receiving some form of disability benefit or social security benefit. People over the age of sixty may also qualify for a central heating rebate of 300.
Insulation of your cavity walls.
Approximately 30% of heat loss from a house occurs through the walls, to improve the insulating ability of the cavity you have to use a suitable insulating material. Cavity wall insulation can conserve the amount of heat escaping your home through the walls. As you manage to reduce the amount of the escaping heat by using cavity wall insulation you will notice that you are spending much less on heating your home. Another notable reason for installing cavity insulation is that it would increase the value of your house as its energy usage, and carbon dioxide production, would be lower.
Solar Heating systems.
One of the cheapest and greenest ways to heat the water in your home is to have a British Gas solar hot water system installed. The amount of solar energy reaching the roof of an average home in the UK can easily contribute to a significant part of the households hot water needs and so reducing the use of the standard water heater.
As you can see there are a number of different things you can do to cut the cost of central heating your home and your water. You can keep your house warm all year round and save money without making any compromises concerning your family’s comfort.