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Cambridge homeowners can avoid credit crunch fuel rises in winter
It might be pretty warm now, but Cambridge homeowners are being advised to get their houses sorted out for the winter now, to avoid the effects of the credit crunch.
Horrendous fuel rises by the utility companies across the summer mean a lot of people are going to have shocking fuel bills this winter.
Now the Managing Director of a Cambridge company that specialises in fitting green domestic insulation and new boilers has provided some tips to reduce fuel bills.
Mick Rayson of Kershaw Contracting Services, part of the city’s Kershaw Group, has provided seven essential tips.
He said: “Summer is now sailing past us and temperatures will drop which means central heating bills and other utility bills will soar.
“It’s always a challenge to keep your pennies in your pockets when cold nights draw in but because of the credit crunch, some of us will find this year an extra struggle.”
He added: “It’s vital to take some basic steps to save energy in the home as we tend to stay at home more when it’s cold. My seven survival tips will tackle the chill and will keep pennies in pockets.”
Mick’s tips are:
1. Put extra insulation in your loft: Something as simple as additional loft insulation means you pay less to heat your home. It will also reduce your personal contribution to climate change.
2.Get a new efficient boiler: Your boiler may seem to work OK to you but have you thought about checking how energy efficient it is? Some boiler companies charge less to install new more energy efficient boilers during summer months.
3.Apply for any grants you are eligible for: If you are an OAP you are eligible to apply for a 100% insulation grant. You can use it to make your house more energy efficient. This includes new loft insulation and filling cavity walls.
4.Install smart meters or smart data loggers: You should closely monitor your gas, electricity and water consumption by installing smart meters or smart data loggers.
5.Have an energy conservation survey carried out by an expert: As an alternative to tip 4, you could have an energy conservation survey carried out by an expert to spot excessive and unnecessary uses of energy in your home.
6.Consider using some form of renewable energy: Renewable energy technologies like solar panels, wind turbines and biomass heaters are becoming very popular. These can help you reduce your home’s carbon dioxide emissions.
7.Don’t let warm air out: Sealing up cracks and gaps in doors and windows will keep in warm air and keep the house insulated meaning you can are able to turn down your heating.
Kershaw Contracting Services is a division of the Cambridge-based Kershaw Group, which employs 183 people.
Parts of the group have a history stretching back 120 years.
It’s well known for its involvement in the community, including sponsoring Cambridge United’s away shirts.
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NOTES TO EDITORS
- For further information or to arrange interviews with Kershaw Contracting Services, please contact Paul Green on 08452 303049, or email press@publicityheaven.com
