27% of the UK's carbon emissions result from homes. The government is attempting to reduce CO2 emissions, a major cause of climate change, issuing targets of 20% between now and 2020.
A Code for Sustainable Homes was introduced by the government in 2007 which outlaid plans for greener and sustainable homes. A Home Information Pack requirement is a Code rating and certificate for the house, which will become important in its sale. Despite being more costly to build, greener homes could potentially be rewarded in future savings, as Britain's fuel costs are expected to continue to rise in the future.
Ed Miliband announced plans earlier this year to offer "green loans" to home owners wishing to improve upon the energy efficiency of their already built home. The costs of items such as insulation and solar panels will be included in a loan which will stay attached to the house, owing to their high initial outlay. This would hopefully lessen financial barriers and encourage people to consider greener energy.
Renewable energy technologies such as solar panels, wind turbines and biomass heaters can vastly reduce your homes CO2 emissions, and are already being used by thousands of people across the UK. Along with the added benefit of offering an alternative to fossil fuels, they can provide you with the satisfaction that you are doing your bit for the environment and lessening the effects of climate change. The benefits of recycling are demonstrated by the fact that for recycling one glass bottle, 100 watts of energy can be saved to power a light bulb for up to 4 hours.
Though the initial cost can be high, investing in renewable energy technology can save you cash in the long term. Energy can be obtained at today's prices to avoid increasing bills in the future. New landfill space is footed by the tax-payer. Recycling your glass, paper and other waste can reduce this cost significantly.
You can create a greener home now with financial assistance from the government.
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