We reduce CO2 - Tips for your home

European Commission logo By taking small steps at home, you can save energy and money and help protect the climate by reducing emissions. Households produce roughly a quarter of all direct CO2 emissions that occur in the EU today.

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  • Replace single-glazed windows with double-glazed windows. Double-glazed windows lose 50-70% less heat.
  • Can't install double glazing? Thick curtains or removable insulating window panels will reduce the flow of cold air into your home.
  • Drafts can be a major source of heat loss. You can save energy by sealing gaps around windows or installing draft insulation under doors. Even adding covers to keyholes and mailboxes can make a difference!
  • Insulate hot water tanks, central heating pipes and wall cavities. If you cannot install cavity wall insulation, install radiator insulation reflectors on the wall behind the radiators.

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