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Homeowners urged to consider energy-saving measures

New windowHouseholders in the UK should be fitting energy saving windows and carrying out other home improvement measures if they want to help the environment and reduce energy bills.

Householders in the UK should be fitting energy saving windows and carrying out other home improvement measures if they want to help the environment and reduce energy bills.

According to Michael Holmes, editor-in-chief of Real Homes magazine, the energy performance of houses in Britain needs to be addressed if the country is going to achieve a 60 per cent reduction in carbon emissions by 2050.

Along with fitting double glazing, homeowners might also want to consider purchasing a more efficient boiler and effective insulation. 

Holmes was speaking ahead of the 2010 National Home Improvement Show exhibition which takes place in London’s Earls Court from October 1 to 3.

He said: “Draughts and poor insulation are a problem in older homes and also one of the reasons homeowners find themselves consuming and paying for more energy than necessary.

“Around 20 per cent of the energy lost in the home comes from heat lost through windows, poor ventilation and draughts.”

Article Added: 21/09/2010 15:12:27
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