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Becoming more energy efficient is the only way that energy consumption can be reduced within the home The UK Government is looking to reduce the countries greenhouse emissions by 80 before the year 2050 EnergyUK n d I have presented a number of options to help Carl become more energy efficient However there are other steps he can take to increase this even further Leaving appliances such as Televisions on standby and mobile charges plugged in are little things that we are all guilty of But physically switching these devices off when not in use can save up to 50 00 a year Carl's house is mid terrace so is therefore well insulated on either side by his neighbour s properties He could look to have cavity wall insulation installed to the front wall and back wall of his house This was certainly help to insulate the property and could save him up to 100 per year Approximately 30 of a properties heat loss is through uninsulated walls Loft insulation is another area where savings could be made Many homes loft spaces are under insulated Experts state that a thickness of 270mm should be installed Many homes don't even have half of that Homes with insufficiently insulated loft spaces can lose up to 25 of heat through this
