Energy saving
South Tyneside Homes tenants can benefit by having cavity wall and loft insulation work carried out free of charge.
Up to 35% of the heat produced in your home is lost through your walls and 25% through the roof if they are not insulated.
By insulating your home with cavity wall and loft insulation to a depth of 270mm you can reduce your fuel bills and save on average around £130 - £160 per year.
Although UK energy prices are rising, you could actually save money by using energy more efficiently throughout your home.
Simple changes to your daily habits can have a huge effect on the gas and electricity bills that drop through your door.
Energy efficiency tips
- 18 – 21 degree C is the ideal temperature for the living room
- Reducing your room temperature by 1 degree C could cut your heating bills by 10% and save you around £40 per year
- Use low energy light bulbs – they last up to 10 times as long and could save you £100 over the lifetime of the bulb
- Don’t leave TV’s and videos on standby
- Close curtains at dusk to keep heat in
- Only fill the kettle with the amount of water that is needed
- Don’t leave taps running and report dripping taps
- Always put a full load in the washing machine and use the lowest temperature setting needed
- Ask about the 'energy rating' when buying new appliances
For any enquiries on energy efficiency advice, home improvements and energy saving products visit www.energysavingtrust.org.uk or Freephone 0800 512 012.
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Cavity wall and loft insulation
If you want to know if your property has been cavity wall or loft insulated (loft to a depth of 270mm), contact KNW to arrange a survey on Freephone 0800 378493 or via their website www.knw.org.uk.
For more information on any of the above, please contact Graham Adams, Energy Efficiency Officer on 0191 4268321.
