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Energy Saving Measures For The HomeEnergy Saving Measures For The HomeGlobal warming & Climate Change Global warming is caused by the build up of "greenhouse" gases, which include carbon dioxide and methane, from both natural and man-made sources, in the Earth`s atmosphere. These gases are so-called because they enhance the "Greenhouse Effect", by preventing some of the heat from the Earth from escaping back into space. As the Earth becomes warmer, so its climate and weather patterns change. These changes are difficult to predict, so the possibility of storms, floods or droughts occurring in unexpected locations increases. The type of crops that can be grown may be affected and a rise in sea temperature may melt ice in polar regions, causing sea levels to rise and placing low-lying coastal areas around the world at risk. Energy Saving Measures at Home You may not think that there is much that you can do, as an individual, to prevent global climate change, but, if everyone takes just small steps towards reducing their own energy consumption and "carbon footprint", the situation may improve on a global scale. You do not need to resort to solar panels, or geothermal heat pumps, in order to save energy; there are, in fact, some very simple measures that you can take. Heat can escape from your home in many different ways, through the roof, through exterior walls, windows and doors and even through your letter box, in doing so, wasting energy and driving up your fuel bills. Insulating your loft space and cavity walls, adding brush or PVC seals to exterior doors and weather stripping windows can therefore save you hundreds of pounds a year, not to mention reducing the atmospheric emissions for which you are responsible. Insulating your hot water tank with a jacket, at least 3" thick, can also produce significant savings, as can investing in energy saving light bulbs. These are available in a range of styles and last up to 10 times longer than traditional, incandescent light bulbs. Appliances, such as refrigerators, washing machines and tumble dryers account for 15%, or more, of the energy consumption in an average home, so, while you may be unable to do without any or all of them, when the time comes for replacement, try to think about energy efficiency. The EU energy labelling system, for example, rates products from A (or A++, in the case of refrigerators) to G for energy efficiency and the label must be shown on all new appliances. Another energy saving measure that you might like to consider is an emergency LED ("Light Emitting Diode") lantern. Unlike traditional incandescent bulbs, LED light bulbs generate very little heat as they glow, so lanterns of this type give off a bright light, but typically operate on just for 1.5-volt D, or AAA, type batteries. LED lanterns are suitable for use at home, during a power cut, in the garden, when camping in Coleman tents, or caravanning. |
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