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How to conduct an energy audit

If you’re serious about lowering your carbon footprint by reducing the energy you use at home or at work (as well as saving money), then the best thing you can do it conduct what’s known as an energy audit.

What an Energy Audit Does
An energy audit examines the electricity used by appliances, as well as letting you calculate the amount of insulation you have to let you understand how much of the heat in the building might be escaping thanks to poor insulation.

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Energy Saving Advice II

Initial Action

Discover how much carbon you are emitting on a yearly basis. You can do this by visiting the many different websites, if you do a search you will find the resources online that you need - try this link: Energy Saving Trust carbon calculator.

Once you have calculated the annual output then begin to start cutting back.

The average western European household emits over 6 tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere every year.

There are simple steps to take to reduce your carbon footprint, and you will also save money.

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