GREEN DEAL
Looking at your energy
bill after the winter fills a
lot of people with dread.
Yet, by planning ahead,
it is possible to keep a lid
on the rising costs.
‘I’m cosier and
saving cash’
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ou can cheat the chill through
improvements such as draught
proofing and insulation. It
helps keep your home warm
throughout, making your boiler work
(and cost) less than it has to.
And, if your boiler is more than 15
years old, now may be a good time to
replace it with a newer, more costeffective one. Upgrading it will heat
your home more efficiently and reduce
your bills at the same time.
When Lindy Lee bought her home, the
boiler was more than 15 years old and she
was shocked by the bills when she first
moved in. She decided to take action.
She said: “I replaced the old boiler
and water tank with a
new boiler and
radiators, and
saw a change
in m B