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What will it cost to make my home energy efficient?
And what is it worth?
Energy efficiency measures range from simple things that cost nothing through to measures like loft insulation, which cost money in the short term but pay for themselves over a few years by reducing annual fuel bills. There are many discounted offers currently available to help fund installing cavity wall and loft insulation.
The average price of all fuels has continued to increase dramatically. Spiralling fuel bills mean that you will quickly recover your initial outlay and save more money in the future.You will also benefit from the increased comfort for you and your family. Now is the time to take action.
The diagram below provides information on the costs and benefits of adopting energy efficiency measures.
- 26% of heat lost from an uninsulated home is through the roof
- Walls leak more than any other part of the home - around one third
- gaps around doors and floors account for around 11% of heat lost
No cost or low cost measures
- Fit loft insultaion and save £180-£220 in energy costs and around 1 tonne of CO2 per year
- Insulate cavity walls and save £130-£160 and around 1 tonne of CO2 per year
Grants and advice available through Energy Saving Trust
- Fit an insulating jacket around the hot water tank and save £20 and 150kg of CO2 per year
- Draught proof windows and doors and save £20 and around 140kg of CO2 per year
Government Advice for Over 60s, Low income families, and People living with a disability
Grants for heating and insulation through the Government Warm Front scheme
The Warm Front scheme installs insulation and heating improvements to make homes more energy efficient. The scheme now has a new set of eligibility criteria and will be accepting new applications from 14 April 2011. Find out more about the Warm Front scheme, including who qualifies and how to apply
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