Making your home more energy efficient is an easy and proven way to reduce your carbon footprint.
Reducing your carbon footprint
The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has identified that buildings represent around 40% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions (due to the energy they consume). Making your home more energy efficient is an important step towards reducing your carbon footprint.
The "carbon" in your carbon footprint is carbon dioxide, and evidence suggests that it is one of the main contributors to global warming and climate change. So what can we do?
One of the best places to start is by reducing your heating and cooling energy use, which can be as much as 38% of your total home energy requirements. A recent global report* declared, "Insulation is the most cost effective way to address greenhouse gas abatement."
A Bradford home incorporates a whole-of-home approach to help maintain a more comfortable temperature all year round. You'll also be less reliant on your energy-hungry heating and cooling appliances.
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Upgrade for a greener future
The Building Code has set minimum energy efficiency requirements for all homes in NZ. Whilst installing insulation to meet these requirements will help contribute to a more energy efficient and environmentally friendly home, we can always do more.
