Energy Efficient Home Ideas


Energy Efficient Home Ideas

For most people, the place where you have the most opportunity to make choices which will save you energy- and money- is in your home. There are many things to consider, each one taking you a little further in your quest for energy efficiency.

Insulation is one of the best ways of lessening the amount of energy you need to use in heating and cooling your home. Different insulation materials have different ratings, so before taking up just any insulation offer, look into what they are offering.

Energy use can be cut by having appropriate windows and their ‘dressings’.
Blinds can keep out heat, or cold, and can be used to shade walls too, not only windows.
Heavy, thermal curtains keep the exchange of temperature with the outside at a minimum.

Ventilation is an important aspect of creating an energy efficient house. It can help release hot air to the outside and also move cooler, or warmer air through the house to stabilise the temperature.