Importance Of Energy Upgrades For UK Rural Homes

As energy prices continue to rise, it’s more important than ever to make sure your home is as energy efficient as possible. If you live in a rural or village home, there are a number of energy upgrades you can make to improve your home’s energy performance certificate (EPC) rating.

Not only will these changes make life easier in the summer months, but they should also add value to your rural or village home.

Some of the most effective energy upgrades for rural homes include:

1. Installing solar panels

2. Adding insulation

3. Upgrading windows and doors

4. Investing in a renewable energy source such as a ground source heat pump

5. Improving the efficiency of your heating and hot water system

By making these simple changes, you can make a big difference to your energy bills and your carbon footprint.

Not to mention, you’ll be doing your part to help the environment.

So, if you’re looking for ways to save money and make your rural home more energy efficient, be sure to consider these important energy upgrades.

This is a major issue for the housing market

Ben Thompson is the Deputy CEO at Mortgage Advice Bureau, and he said; “Ambitious plans from Government to reach Net-Zero is motivating many to think about their carbon footprint and how they can make their homes more energy efficient. This is hugely encouraging, particularly when we consider that buildings are responsible for around 17% of the UK’s national emissions. Of course, much work is still to be done to help make housing stock more eco-friendly, but even little steps made by individuals, such as changing a light bulb, can start to make a big difference.”

Ben Thompson continued by saying; “While these bold goals are in place, they will only be met if we have synergy from all parties, including lenders, brokers, trade bodies, Government, and consumers. The property industry is integral to implementing change and has a responsibility to help educate homeowners on what they can do to make their homes more environmentally friendly, from physical improvements to the financing options that help them reach their property goals.”

In a study conducted by Mortgage Advice Bureau, 17% of respondents say they intend to carry out improvements to their home in an attempt to improve their Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings.

26% of respondents say they intend to make these changes in the hope of making their house more energy efficient. When you consider the rising cost of energy bills, and the concerns people have with respect to energy bills, it is natural homeowners plan on making changes that eventually lower these costs.

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