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08/04/2023
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5 Tips On Reducing A Luxury Property’s Carbon Footprint

At Bold & Reeves, we understand that owning a property comes with a plethora of responsibilities, one of which is ensuring that your home is energy-efficient. With the increasing emphasis on sustainability, it is essential that we all take measures to reduce our carbon footprint. In this blog, we’ll be discussing some tips on how to make your property more energy-efficient.

  1. Insulate Your Home

Insulating your home is one of the easiest and most effective ways to reduce energy consumption. Insulation helps to retain heat during winter, and keeps your home cool during summer. A well-insulated home can save you up to 40% on your energy bills. We have an extensive list of trusted partners who will be able to advise and complete an insulation strategy. Our partners are best in class, having come via client recommendations and passed a rigorous screening and vetting process.

  1. Install Double-Glazed Windows

Double-glazed windows are another great way to reduce energy consumption. They have two panes of glass separated by a layer of gas that acts as an insulator. This helps to keep your home warm in winter and cool in summer, which means you won’t need to use your heating or air conditioning as much. At Bold & Reeves, we’re here to help you find solutions, like these, that reduce the total cost of ownership.

  1. Switch to LED Lighting

LED lights are much more energy-efficient than traditional incandescent bulbs. They use 75% less energy and last up to 25 times longer. Although they may be more expensive than traditional bulbs, they pay for themselves in the long run by reducing your energy bills.

  1. Use Energy-Efficient AI To Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

We work closely with the AI company, Infogrid to provide end-to-end connected sensor solutions. These solutions make buildings smarter when data is transformed into actionable energy and cost-saving insights. The sensors are small, unobtrusive, low-cost and take just a few minutes to implement – but the results are brilliant.

  1. Install Solar Panels

Solar panels are a great way to generate your own energy and reduce your carbon footprint. They work by harnessing the sun’s energy and converting it into electricity that can be used to power your home. Although they may be expensive to install, they can save you a lot of money in the long run by reducing your reliance on the grid.

Making your property more energy-efficient is not only good for the environment, but can also save you money. At Bold & Reeves, we’re committed to helping our clients create energy-efficient homes that are both environmentally friendly and cost-effective.

To find out more, please get in touch with Bill Shipton: bill.shipton@boldanadreeves.co.uk

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