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How green upgrades can improve your home’s efficiency
Almost half (49%) of households are prioritising sustainable upgrades to save money. We’ve teamed up with property expert Scarlette Douglas to find out how people in Britain have progressed on their green home journey.
Benefits of making eco-friendly upgrades at home
- Make your home more energy efficient.
- Save money in the short and long-term depending on the upgrade.
- Run your home more efficiently.
- Increase the value of your home.
- Reduce your carbon footprint and impact on the environment.
- Stay up to date with new technology.
Scarlette Douglas visits two eco-friendly homes
Property expert Scarlette Douglas chats to Jean-Pierre, Angela and Aram who are at different stages in their green home journey. They share the sustainable upgrades they’ve made in their home, the positive impact this has had and where it all started for them.
Scarlette Douglas explores Britain’s green homes
How can you start your green home journey?
Get a smart meter! An easy first step is to get a smart meter installed. They are available at no extra cost from your energy supplier and could help you feel more in control of your energy use and household bills.
Smart meters also allow you to access energy reward schemes which encourage and reward customers for using energy at different times of the day.
Other popular green upgrades include:
- LED lighting
- Draught proofing
- Rainwater harvesting system
- Fitting insulation
- Solar panels
- EV charging point
- Heat pump