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Upfront costs of energy-saving improvements 'unavoidable'

Energy-saving measures 'can save cash in the long run'While the initial costs of green home improvements are unavoidable, with energy bills set to rise the long-term benefits could outweigh them.The long-term cost benefits of green home improvements can outweigh the initial amount spent upfront.

According to a recent report in the Independent, the cost of adding energy-saving features to a home could be quite steep, however, steps such as fitting insulation and double glazing will save homeowners cash in the long-run.

The newspaper states that insulating a home built in the 1930s can cost between £250 and £500, but will cut electricity bills by £115 a year, according to the Energy Saving Trust.

Energy-efficient windows, such as UPVC double glazing, can cost between £4,000 and £6,000 to fit but knock £135 off bills annually.

Making green home improvements could also help people add value to their homes if they are thinking of selling.

Research by Halifax showed that UK homeowners believe adaptations which offer fuel efficiency and energy-saving measures are the best way to boost the value of their property.
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Article Added: 03/08/2009 12:16:32
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