What’s it about in a nutshell?
Save money and save our planet
Green Homes is a project that has come from local people involved in Knowle West’s Carbon Makeover – we realised that because there is so much information on how to be more energy efficient, it can be very overwhelming.
We haven’t been able to find one source of information that tells us everything we need to know and keeps it real! We hope Green Homes is the answer to all your energy needs!
Energy saving tips
Green Homes includes useful information on energy saving methods.
Examples listed below – Please note all information is based on a 3 bedroom semi detached house, heated primarily with gas.
Wash your laundry at 30 degrees
Lots of people say that they can’t wash their clothes at this temperature, but have you tried? The people that have never look back!…
Save 45kg CO2 p/y
Install cavity wall insulation
Cavity walls can trap the heat in between them and keep us cold! Most heat in a home is lost in this way!…
Save 808kg CO2 p/y
Only boil as much water as you need
This can take ages to get used to, what about using a measuring cup to get the quantities just right for what you need….
Save 29kg CO2 p/y
For more tips on how to save energy, visit the HOW TO SAVE section of the Green Homes website.
Local Champions
Meet some of the local Knowle West energy-saving champions. These ‘Westers have already begun saving money and the planet!
We are both very interested in ways to do more to save the environment and of course saving money is a good thing too so we used the energy meter and we were amazed at the result and we’d like to share the experience with everyone.
Heather & Carrie Pickford
Through the energy training I have realised how much we waste in misusing energy and how much anyone can save in both energy and money by changing just a few things.
Susan & Michael Smith
For anybody considering solar heating, don’t consider for too long – do it – you won’t regret it and you will save money. The only thing I wish was that I had done so a long time ago. I would advise anybody to do the same.
Dave Wherrett
Grants & Support
Be sure to check the Green Homes Grants & Support section to see if you are eligible.
We provide useful information for Homeowners, Privately renting tenants, Bristol City Council tenants and Tenants of other Housing Associations.
Get in touch
Contact us by any of the following methods
Email: hello@green-homes.org.uk
Tel: +44 (0)117 903 0444
Address:
Knowle West Media Centre
Leinster Avenue
Knowle West
Bristol
BS4 1NL
Alternatively, visit our online contact form to submit an enquiry.
