Energy saving
Are you interested in finding out more about energy saving, climate change and renewable energy? If so, this collection of articles on energy saving and the associated services should be useful.
Find out how to insulate your home, drive smarter and make more of your energy.
Articles are provided by the United Sustainable Energy Agency (USEA). This not-for-profit company operates an Energy Saving Trust advice centre in the South East (Thames Valley and Solent). It also manages Cocoon, the free comparison service which can help homeowners find the best deals on cavity wall and loft insulation.
For example, in anticipation of that much hoped-for good summer, you can read about:
How not to overheat in summer
When sizzling hot weather is forecast, how can you store that early morning cool? Try these tips:
Move into the shade
- Use blinds (or sheets) on south-facing windows to reflect the sun.
- Draw south-facing curtains to keep the sun's heat out and cooler air in.
- Insulate loft and cavity walls to slow the passage of heat from outside.
Make less heat
- Check the hot water tank is insulated. If not, it will leak heat into the room.
- Turn off appliances you're not using (even adaptors generate heat).
- Reschedule physical work, avoid direct sunlight and drink cold water.
Ventilate
- Open windows on opposite sides of the house, but only if this creates a cooling through-draft and is not a security risk.
- Use a rotating desk fan. Portable air conditioners use up to 100 times more energy.
If you need to insulate, call Cocoon on 0800 8048 777. This comparison service is Energy Saving Trust approved and can help over 70s to get the work done free.
Visit the Cocoon website now at www.cocoonyourhome.co.uk/saving...