What is domestic energy efficiency? And why is it important?
Too much of the energy we use in the home is wasted and it is costing us money. Domestic energy efficiency is about making sure that energy is not being wasted around the home. Everytime we use energy in our homes, carbon dioxide is being emmitted into the atmosphere which is increasing the greenhouse effect and causing climate change. This will effect all of us over the next few decades and so it is important try and ensure that we are only using the energy we really need from sources which produce the lease amount of CO2. Equally it will become more and more expensive to heat and power our homes as the cost of fuel rises. By making your home energy efficient you will be saving money as well as reducing the effect of climate change. You can improve the energy efficiency of your home by fitting cavity wall or loft insulation, using more efficient appliances and heating systems and making small changes in your daily lifestyle such as switching off appliances when they are not being used
