Carbon footprint
Do you want to reduce your carbon footprint? Have you thought about improving your homes' energy efficiency?
With some simple energy saving home improvements, you could save money, improve the comfort of your home and help prevent climate change.
An energy efficient house makes sense. It's cheaper to run and it's a key selling point if you choose to sell your house. The only snag is finding the money to pay for it.
The good news is that The Co-operative Bank has launched a new mortgage option to help you. You can use the equity in your home to pay for energy efficient home improvements and we will reward your efforts by offering you an exclusive deal!* Find out more about the Energy Efficient Advance.
- We have teamed up with Ecofirst, a leading energy technology supplier, to offer our customers an exclusive discount. See how Ecofirst could help.
- If you have questions about improving your homes' energy efficiency why not call your local Energy Saving Trust advice centre on 0800 512 012 for free, impartial advice on saving energy in your home.
- There may also be grants and offers available to help you get your property insulated, install an energy efficient boiler or even generate your own electricity from solar power.
Ways in which you could improve your homes' energy efficiency
- Home insulation & glazing -> Around half of heat loss in a typical home is through the walls and loft, which is why it is worth checking whether yours are insulated. Insulating your cavity walls and loft can significantly reduce your utility bills, especially when combined with draught proofing, tank and pipe insulation and energy saving glazing.
- Heating and hot water -> Using a high efficiency condensing boiler with heating controls could save you up to £200 a year. It'll also significantly cut your home's CO2 emissions as boilers account for around 60 per cent of all domestic CO2 emissions.
- Generate your own energy -> Renewable energy technologies like solar panels, wind turbines, and biomass heaters are becoming increasingly popular. These are effective alternatives to fossil fuels and will help you to meet your own energy requirements and reduce your home's carbon dioxide emissions.
YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE.
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