Very interesting article in the national press today, saying that prices for low energy bulbs are going to jump at the end of the year. Why? because the subsidies that the big utility companies have been getting and passing on to the large retail outlets is going to stop.
The article went on to say that priority should / will be given to subsidising insulation solutions as this is seen as the most effective short term solution to reduce energy costs in running your home.
Based on my experience as a practicing Energy assessor, I would say that most people do think in terms of out of sight out of mind as far as loft space is concerned. A little extra lagging here can make a big difference, so the strategy is probably right. Low-E bulbs are now accepted as here to stay, so don't need the same 'push' to get them going and improving loft or wall insulation will produce better results than blanket use of low-e bulbs anyway.
However..... Forewarned is forearmed, buy a few low-e bulbs before Christmas, it gives you a couple of spares and you get them before the price hike.
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Thanks for this tip, but I think we're well stocked up with low energy bulbs. They last a lot longer than the old ones, anyway. However, on the subject of loft insulation, is it the case that the better insulated your loft, the hotter your house will get in hot weather? If so, should we remove it in the summer and put it back in winter?? I suspect that this would be a highly impractical faff for most people!:)
ReplyDeleteI agree that changing your loft insulation on a seasonal basis is completely impractical
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