This guide will help you learn how to make your home more energy efficient, reduce heat loss, and find out what kinds of renewable energy and insulation measures are best for your home.
Solar photovoltaic (PV) panels convert energy from the sun into power, which provides a way to generate renewable energy for your home.
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Heat pumps work by drawing in heat from the outside environment, then intensifying it to a higher temperature so it can provide heating and hot water. The two main types are air or ground source heat pumps. For heat pumps to work effectively, you should ensure that your home is as well insulated as possible first.
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Loft insulation is one of the most straightforward and effective ways to save money on your energy bills – a quarter of heat is lost through the roof of an uninsulated home. You can either do this yourself or ask a professional.
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Solid wall insulation is typically suitable for houses built before 1930, unlike newer houses which are built with a cavity in-between the brick layers. As solid walls so not have a cavity in-between them to fill with insulation, the insulation must either be attached to the outside as external wall insulation, or the inside as internal wall insulation. The type of solid wall insulation you choose will be determined by cost and the level of disruption that they cause.
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