An Introduction

28% of Reading’s emissions come from domestic gas, used primarily as a heating fuel. Another 12% comes from domestic electricity. Reducing energy consumption cuts both carbon emissions and costs so it’s a win for you and for the climate.

With a few simple changes, you can reduce your environmental impact and improve the comfort of your home. Some measures might involve some up-front cost, but this can be recouped through future savings on energy.

The plan

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Areas where you can help

Take a look at the areas where you can make a positive change, today

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Energy | Using Energy |

Use the Ecosia search engine

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Beginner

energy

Individuals | Using Energy |

Insulate your home

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Intermediate

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Individuals | Using Energy |

Turn Down the Heat

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Beginner

Resources

Here are some useful resources to help you along your journey for change.

Using Energy

Buying Green Electricity: Energy Saving Trust

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Using Energy

Cleaning up our energy: Possible

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Using Energy

Creating Warmer Homes

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Using Energy

Gridcarbon: track the carbon intensity of the electricity grid

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Using Energy

Improve your knowledge: Carbon Literacy Project

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Areas where you can help

Explore other areas where you can make a positive change, today

Eating & Drinking

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Travelling

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Waste & Recycling

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