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Global warming is real and threatening to destroy our planet. The carbon dioxide and other gases produced when we burn fossil fuels to power our homes have created a blanket around the Earth which stops heat escaping into the atmosphere.
The effects of global warming are dramatic: with temperature rise, our weather systems may change, animals and plants may die and our health may be affected.
40% of carbon dioxide emissions in the UK are caused by our use of energy in the home. We can all, therefore, play roles in trying to limit emissions by changing our household habits.
There are many ways to cut energy use in the home; the following are some suggestions.
1) Home Insulation
Home insulation will keep you warmer in winter without you needing to spend more on energy bills. To prevent heat from escaping you can try cavity insulation, loft insulation, floor insulation, draft proofing, pipe and tank insulation, solid wall insulation as well as double glazing.
2) Green gadgets
Everybody has heard of low-energy light-bulbs and they remain a great way to lower your electricity use in the home; however, they are not the only green-gadgets on the market. A quick scan of energy supplier websites and it is clear to see that there are many ways you can reduce your energy consumption. One planet saver favourite is a standby saver, which works as a multi-socket, but the difference is that it detects when you switch off your TV with the remote control and cuts the power to all of the appliances. Solar shed lights are also pretty nifty; they use the sun rays to power your garden and do not require leads running from the house. Check out the website of your energy supplier for more ideas.
3) Energy saving boilers
The amount of energy that old boilers use and lose can be pretty horrifying. Upgrading your boiler, a service which many energy suppliers provide at very reasonable prices, can cut your energy consumption drastically.
4) Solar panels
Solar water heating systems help save the environment reduce your energy bills. Since they use the suns energy to heat your water, you don’t need to pay any bills; they even work when it’s cloudy! Solar water heating systems can supply you with 50-70% of your hot water.
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