Take a stand, make a difference!
To effectively insulate your house and enhance energy efficiency, there are some measures you can take, either individually or as a community. Find out below:
What can I do?
Quick & Go activities
- Use draught stoppers to seal gaps under doors.
- Install weatherstripping around windows and doors to prevent air leakage.
- Install reflective foil behind your radiators to prevent heat loss.
Deep but swift activities
- Use insulating curtains or blinds to reduce heat loss through windows.
- Add insulation to the water heater and pipes to reduce heat loss.
- Install radiator fans to distribute hot air evenly in your house.
The hardest, the best activities
- Install insulation in the attic to prevent heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer. There are a lot of youtube videos in loads of different languages showing how to insulate your attic by yourself.
What can I do with my community?
Quick & Go activities
- Ask around, are your neighbours aware of these simple measures that increase comfort and lower the energy bill?
Deep but swift activities
- Try to find a local energy coach or initiative that can support you with installing some simple insulating measures. Start with a visit to your local community centre.
The hardest, the best activities
- If you live in an apartment and you share some spaces with your neighbours. Try to see if you together can invest in insulation the shared spaces.
