by Gudrun Freese
28. July 2010 04:16
...just £13 pounds extra a year on your energy bill if you can make ambitious cuts in energy consumption and improve the energy efficiency of your homes.
And about £200 - £300 if you can't.
Energy revolution could put bills up by a third
Householders face a £300-a-year rise in their gas and electricity bills and significant cuts in how much energy they use if Britain is to “keep the lights on” and meet its climate change targets, the Government has said.
Carbon cutting measures will add just £13 to household energy bills
Funding for energy efficiency will offset increased energy costs over the decade, says coalition government
How to lower energy use in your home, business...or government
If you're not sure which efficiency measures make the most difference to your energy use - what's worth doing and what's not worth the expense or effort - How to Live a Low-carbon Life by Chris Goodall is your one-stop shop. It has all the information you need to calculate and cut down your emissions. Chris has done meticulous calculations to work out which actions make the biggest difference.
How to Live a Low-carbon Life - 2nd Edition by Chris Goodall (Earthscan 2010)
Now in its second edition it has been updated to reflect new government targets and up-to-date calculations. Click here to read Chapter 1 and kickstart your energy-saving.
Praise for the book:
'This is the carbon reduction bible. Accept no imitations.' Mark Lynas
'This is the definiteive guide to reducing your carbon footprint.' The New Scientist
Chris Goodall writes and broadcasts on climate change and energy. His blog Carbon Commentary is part of the Guardian Environment Network and his work frequently appears in publications around the world. He is a director of the 10:10 campaign and works with businesses and other organisations to help them achieve their 10:10 reduction targets. He also advises governments, - e.g. he developed the carbon neutrality plan for the Maldives.
