subject: New Windows Open Up A Whole New World Of Possible Energy Savings [print this page] There are many ways in which consumers will attempt to save money on their energy bills; this is becoming ever more important as gas and electricity process continue to rapidly rise. Many small changes can have dramatic consequences on energy use; using energy saving light bulbs is always a great way to decrease energy use. Once you have been through the house and changed all the light bulbs, the next steps can be simple too; turning off TV so that they do not waste energy on standby or only boiling the kettle with as much water as you need. These small changes are all free and can add up to a good amount of saving over the year.
The problems begin with most homeowners after these inexpensive or free solutions have all been implemented, what else can I do to save energy? Unfortunately, at this stage it is important to speculate to accumulate. Although it is necessary to spend a larger amount of money, the potential savings are a lot larger too. A new washing machine may cost hundreds of pounds, but if you are replacing a broken or old appliance then spending extra for an "A energy" rated washer will mean that over its lifetime it will save you money. This process is similar for most white good or consumer electronics; new TVs no longer have the same wasteful standby modes so when you need a new TV you will benefit. Again, there are issues here too, these solutions are gradual and are only really useful each time an older and inefficient product breaks.
The final energy saving option requires a much larger leap of faith than all the previous suggestions; you get the biggest savings however, you are not necessarily getting something new to use. This option is of course installing new double glazed windows. The main issue is that not everyone will immediately see getting new windows as a "new thing"; it is not a dishwasher or TV. However, it is important to understand that modern double glazing glass can save you up to 40% on energy bills, far more than all of the other methods combined. In this case, you are truly making an investment in saving money, not simply getting a treat which happens to save energy at the same time. Windows are not 1080p or Internet connected but TVs will save you tens of pounds a year; energy efficient windows may save you 1,000s each year.
The important thing to do is to speak to double glazing installers in your area, they will be able to better describe the way in which you will benefit and be able to find the right solution for your home. Energy savings in the home are everywhere but the real savings are only available through double glazing windows.
