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THE COST OF REDUCING YOUR CO2 EMISSIONS WHO PAYS

We hear so much about saving energy and reducing CO2 emissions but how can we afford to invest in it?As we move into 2010 we all know that unless we take energy saving seriously we will be helping mankind to destroy this wonderful planet that provides us with so much.Under the Kyoto Protocol our government has committed us to reduce our baseline emissions of six major greenhouse gas emissions by 12.5% by 2008-2012. A target set in 1990.In addition to this we have committed, under the draft Climate Change Bill to reduce our CO2 emissions by at least 26% by 2020. Our long term goal is an 80% reduction by 2050.Did you know that central heating boilers account for around 60% of the carbon dioxide emissions in a gas heated home?There are grants and subsidies offered to install new high efficiency boilers and alternative energy sources but in so many properties one of the most wasteful areas is from badly serviced existing central heating boilersBadly serviced equipment and appliances not only cost a great deal of money on your energy bills but are wasting valuable finite resources that both this country and the planet cannot afford to waste.Is your existing boiler working efficiently? We want everyone to play their part and as most of us are switching off the central heating for the summer, now is the time to call a boiler engineer to check out your boiler and make sure that you are not wasting gas or that your CO2 emissions are not excessive. Have your central heating system checked - Are all the radiators getting evenly hot? - Does it need a power flush to clear the sludge that accumulates and causes poor water flow and blockages? New heater controls can save you money and represent a very good low level investment.Also check any older gas cookers where the burners are worn and burning unnecessary excess gas and both gas and electric fires may be wasting huge amounts of fuel. Many people are well aware of the need to save energy but they consider that the costs of the steps that they need to take are beyond their budgets and the payback time on new technology is too long.It is true that there is a great choice of new more efficient equipment and appliances now available that should be considered but they do need an investment to buy and install but it is so essential that existing equipment is surveyed and properly serviced regularly.A deal of publicity is given to the new technologies becoming available but the first and least expensive solutions for many householders is to check and service their existing equipment.For further information and advice go to http://1staction.com/1/energy-saving-and-how-we-can-help/ the 1st Action website on 1staction.com

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We are your local Plumbers who can call on leading experts on High efficiency heating methods, alternative energy sources, high tech CCTV drain surveys and clearance along with good solid old fashioned plumbing solutions. Visit our website at 1staction.com

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All 1st Action Engineers are fully qualified to carry out your work. All our Gas Boiler Engineers are on the Gas Safe Register

Trading Since

1993