As the world becomes more aware of climate change, homeowners across the UK are taking action to make their homes more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. If you’re considering going green in 2025, you’re not alone – and there’s never been a better time to do it.
From solar energy to heat pumps this guide will walk you through the top eco-friendly upgrades you still have time to make this year.
Power Your Home With The Sun
Switching to solar panels is one of the most effective ways to reduce your carbon footprint – and save money along the way. Solar panels are becoming more affordable and payback on your investment can be in as little as 5 years – giving you a whopping 25 years of free electricity. With the volatility of today’s energy prices, you can make life more predictable and affordable with a solar PV system.
Air-Source Heat Pumps: Efficient, Low-Carbon Heating
Air-source heat pumps absorb heat from the outside air (yes even in winter!) and use it to heat your home and water. A heat pump can reduce your gas bills and carbon footprint as they run off electricity. If you qualify for the Boiler Upgrade Scheme you can receive up to £7,500 off the cost of your install.
Top tip: pair your heat pump with solar panels to save even more on the cost of heating and powering your home.
Improve Your Insulation
Before starting adding higher priced smart green tech to your home it’s a good idea to check your home will hold onto the heat that it’s already using. Improving your insulation can save you money on your energy bills as your heating system won’t need to work as hard. Check you have sufficient loft and cavity wall insulation, upgrading to double or triple glazed windows where possible and installing underfloor insulation can all help improve the energy efficiency of your home.
Smart Thermostats and Energy Monitoring
Going green isn’t just about installing smart tech and hardware, it’s about making smart energy swaps and optimising your energy usage in real time. Smart thermostats like Hive, Nest or Tado let you monitor your energy usage. They show you how much energy you are using, show you where savings can be made and when to heat specific areas of your home.
Eco-Friendly Lifestyle Swaps
Small changes to your daily routine all add up over time. Swapping out your lighting for LED lighting can save you 90% on lighting costs. Having short showers instead of baths or installing water-saving taps and shower heads to reduce your water consumption. Reducing use of high energy appliances can also reduce your carbon footprint, for example drying washing on the line instead of a tumble dryer, reducing the use of your oven and using slow cookers or air fryers instead. Not only will implementing these low-impact lifestyle changes reduce your carbon footprint, they should also reduce your energy bills.
Ready To Go Green?
At SolarTherm UK we can help homeowners transition to greener living with a solar PV installation. Contact us for a bespoke design package, tailored for your property, usage and energy future – no hard-sell, just honest, expert advice.
