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Carbon neutral homes need not cost the Earth
16/12/09
Edited by Sophie Griffiths. Tackling carbon emissions in the home does not have to be a complex or expensive process, Rated People has said.
The service, which can help home owners find qualified local tradesmen such as builders, electricians and plasterers for home improvement projects, claimed there are a number of simple steps residential property owners can take to cut down their CO2 output without breaking the bank.
Ensuring their energy supplier is green is one of the best steps towards carbon neutrality. Switching to a greener provider will help the environment, lower carbon footprints and in many cases, support investment in renewable energy technology.
Home owners can also cut their carbon output by heating their property with a log fire, provided they avoid tanalised wood, which is treated with toxins to prevent rotting.
Outside, gardeners can provide more outlets for carbon conversion by planting trees around their house.
Investing in a new boiler can improve energy efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions significantly - and the government has recently announced plans for a boiler scrappage scheme, which will offer financial incentives to 125,000 households to upgrade to a model.
The Energy Saving Trust estimates that replacing a G-rated boiler with an A-rated condensing boiler could also knock around £235 a year off household bills.
