Carbon Calculator launched for homeowners

The new tool has been created by the Glass and Glazing Federation People who are thinking about investing in double glazing for their home can now work out their potential savings using an online tool.A new online platform has been created to show homeowners how much they could save by installing energy efficient windows at their properties.

Developed by the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF), the Carbon Calculator allows those thinking about investing in new windows to find out whether certain products would help them make a significant saving on heating bills.

The program has been approved by the Energy Saving Trust and is part of the government's efforts to encourage energy efficiency.

Giles Wilson of the GGF said: "If you have done all the obvious things to make your home more energy efficient then you should turn your attention to other measures such as installing energy efficient windows.

"The Carbon Calculator on ggf.co.uk will tell you how much carbon and money on your energy bills you could save."

Research by HSBC recently claimed new windows can add an average of £4,423 onto the price of a property. ADNFCR-2394-ID-19167566-ADNFCR

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