Did you know, heating is the largest energy consumer in your home? But it’s also an area where you can quickly achieve substantial savings.
Home Heating
Quick wins
Dial it down
The ideal temperature for living areas is 19oC. Lowering your thermostat by just one degree can help cut your heating bill by 10%.
Heat smart, save big!
Schedule your heating around your daily routine and turn off the heating about 30 minutes before you no longer need it.
Capture the comfort
To keep your home cozy and energy bills low, you want to keep the warmth inside and stop the heat from sneaking out!
- Windows: eliminate heat loss by hanging blinds and heavy curtains that cover the entire window area. You can also add silicone caulk, self-stick weather sealing and insulation film.
- Doors: hang heavy curtains and use draft excluders or door sweeps to keep out the cold.
- Floors: Carpets, underlays, and rugs act as effective barriers against heat transfer. By incorporating thicker floor coverings, you can enhance thermal resistance, significantly reducing heat loss and helping maintain a consistently warm home.
Retaining heat is a great way to make sure you’re getting value for money. But it’s important to have proper ventilation to prevent condensation building up. Regularly airing out rooms and using extractor fans in kitchens and bathrooms can help!
Home energy upgrades
Considering a long-term investment to enhance your home heating?
Here are some options:
Here are some options:
Window glazing
Replacing your windows with double or better yet, triple glazing is an excellent way of insulating your home. Triple glazing can reduce heat loss by approximately 30% compared to double glazing.
Insulation
Homes typically lose 20-30% of their heat through the walls and another 30% through a poorly insulated attic. A poorly insulated home costs more to heat, becomes less energy efficient and emits more greenhouse gasses, all resulting in a lower BER rating. There are insulation options available for attics, walls, and floors, each designed to suit different home structures.
Learn more and explore grants available here.
Learn more and explore grants available here.
Heating systems
Among the various types —such as furnaces, gas & oil boilers, heat pumps, and radiant heating—heat pumps stand out as the most sustainable option due to their high efficiency and minimal environmental impact. Heat pumps are highly efficient and environmentally friendly, making them the most sustainable heating option. Upgrading to a newer, more efficient heating system, like a heat pump, can greatly improve your home's performance and sustainability.
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Heating controls
Older heating systems waste energy because there's no way to regulate how much heat is used for your home and hot water. Adding modern heating controls to your home can cut energy use by up to 20% by enabling remote temperature control and scheduling to align with daily routines.
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