My ECO Guide
Home Energy Use

From MyEcoGuide

Heating accounts for the biggest chunk of a typical utility bill.
Heating accounts for the biggest chunk of a typical utility bill.

Almost one-fourth of the energy used in homes is used for lighting and appliances and about 50% for heating and provision of hot water.

According to Univeristy of Bradford the average household could save £200 a year by taking simple energy saving measures. [1]

The first step to taking a wholehouse energy efficiency approach is to find out which parts of your house use the most energy. A home energy audit will pinpoint those areas and suggest the most effective measures for cutting your energy costs. [2]

Check the article How to Save Energy in Your Home for more information what you can do to help the environment and save some money.



[edit] Other Related Sources on People for Earth

[edit] References

  1. ↑ Univeristy of Bradford http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/estates/environment/home.php
  2. ↑ Energy Savers, Tips on Saving Energy & Money at Home, U.S. Department of Energy http://www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/home_energy.html
 

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