Energy efficiency is very important and something that you should take seriously. This year we have seen a huge increase in prices of gas and electricity from the energy suppliers and this is likely to hit many households hard. The prices may well increase again in the new year meaning that bills could rise by over 30% in less than 6 months. This is one fo the reasons that you should try and ensure your home is as efficient as possible so you can reduce your heating bills. The government run a number of schemes which can help people with the cost of improving their homes. This may be a grant towards a new boiler, adding insulation to the attic or walls as well as simply carrying out a survey on a property and advising the occupants what they can do to help reduce their energy usage.
Reducing your energy usage is not just helpful in saving you money but it also plays a big part in reducing your carbon footprint and doing your bit for the environment. If everyone could aim to reduce their usage, in a small period of time we could see significant changes on the effect it is having on the planet.