2 Effective Ways to Make Your Home More Eco-Friendly
Recent research and studies have shown that over half of UK residents would like to switch to a more renewable energy source for their homes. Further studies have found that an even higher percentage actively want to make their current home more sustainable.
According to Trainline, 70% of UK residents want to adopt greener practices, while Centrica found that 54% of respondents would like to make their homes eco-friendly, with 27% preferring to upgrade their existing homes rather than move.
If you fit into these categories and you're looking at different ways to make your home more eco-friendly and reduce your impact on the world around you, this piece is going to dive into two effective ways that you can increase sustainability, cut down emissions and energy usage, and start to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle.
Solar Power
Solar energy isn't new in the UK. In fact, solar panels on homes have been around for an extremely long time. But more modern photovoltaic systems are capable of absorbing daylight, not just direct sunlight. This means that for the UK, you could even benefit from solar power on those frequent dull and overcast days. For sunnier parts of the country, you can probably generate more energy with your solar panels than in areas that barely get much sunlight; however, regardless of where you live in the country, modern solar panels will work efficiently all year round to generate your own clean electricity.
In fact, UK homeowners can even earn money back by selling new solar energy to the grid. Of course, this is not feasible for all homes and circumstances; however, it is definitely something that makes this option more attractive. If you're interested in adding solar panels to your home, talk to companies like All Seasons Energy to find out the type of solar energy you could potentially produce from your home, the number of solar panels you might need, and the costs, as well as any grants that you might be able to benefit from.
Air Source Heat Pumps
Air-source heat pumps are a relatively new energy solution that is gaining increasing popularity among homeowners. Gas boilers are being phased out across the UK, and they'll be replaced with air source heat pumps.
Air source heat pumps draw warmth from the outside, even in the cold British weather. While it may not seem like there's warmth in the air, heat pumps can draw in any available heat and use it to warm your home. For maximum benefits, air-source heat pumps work best in conjunction with underfloor heating or modern radiators and heating systems, providing consistent and comfortable warmth throughout your home.
Unlike gas boilers, heat pumps are more energy-efficient and produce fewer emissions, making them a greener choice for your home. While this option may be more expensive, there are government grants and schemes, such as the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, which allows homeowners to receive a grant towards the cost of installing a heat pump. This makes it another perfect time to invest in this new technology and increase your home's green credentials.
