How Good is Your Home’s Energy Performance?
According to the latest government figures, millions of homeowners across the UK believe their home is energy efficient when, in fact, their home has a poor EPC rating. Approximately 59% of homes had an EPC rating between D and G – with A being the highest and G being the lowest.
A study of 2,000 homeowners revealed that 72% believed their home was energy efficient, and 84% believed their energy rating would be C or above. Instead, the study revealed that they were incorrect, leaving them vulnerable to higher energy bills.
Despite this finding, nearly half of all homeowners took action last year to make their homes more energy efficient by making home improvements to mitigate the rising energy cost.
In addition to energy efficiency, the study also looked at food waste and how householders perceive the issue. It was revealed that 23% of people admitted they felt guilty about throwing away food, and 56% tried to reduce food waste. This included eating leftovers, freezing food before it went out of date and planning rather than making ad-hoc trips to the supermarket.
Regarding energy usage, 14% of those surveyed felt guilty about leaving electrical items on standby, and 18% felt guilty about leaving on lights. By changing these simple habits, homeowners could save over £2,000 per year.
With the rising cost of living at the forefront of everyone’s minds, Skipton Group commissioned the study to mark the expansion of its free EPC report to its members to help them understand how to improve the energy efficiency of their homes and minimise their bills.
Knowing accurately how energy efficient your home is and how to improve its energy efficiency is key to reducing your outgoings, especially as the price cap guarantee is set to change this month, making energy costs more expensive for most. This research shows that there is a knowledge gap when it comes to EPC ratings and the energy efficiency of our homes.
Even making small changes can make a big difference to your bills, improving your quality of life and even boosting the value of your home when the time comes to sell.
New homes with a great EPC rating for sale with Clyde Property right now!
Bishopbriggs Apartments
Bishopbriggs Apartments by Carmichael Homes & Interiors is a stunning collection of 48 stylish one, two and three bedroom apartments that sit in a row of three brand new buildings carefully positioned to take advantage of the best of the day’s natural light. Sunny private balconies and duplex penthouses with private roof terraces all add to the appeal of this contemporary development. Designed and built to perfectly meet the needs of modern living in the heart of a highly desirable location, Bishopbriggs Apartments is only a short walk from Bishopbriggs rail links, town centre and a wide range of local amenities.
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The Views
Allanwater Homes will be building The Views rural community development of 3 bed semi-detached and 3, 4 and 5 bed detached homes. It’s a new community and a new way of life in a superb new home. Because happiness definitely is a home in the country!
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Merchant City Gates
Located on the renowned ‘Avenues’ in Pollokshields, our proposed Retirement Living development will provide 30 stylish one-bedroom and 26 two-bedroom apartments within an affluent, leafy suburb in one of Glasgow’s most exclusive addresses. The development will benefit from being close to local amenities and transport links, including the shops and cafés on Nithsdale Road, Maxwell Park, and Maxwell Park train station.
See more: https://www.clydeproperty.co.uk/new-homes/merchants-gate/
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