The Window Scrappage Scheme is designed to save you money

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How can a window actually save you money? Because they help you save energy and reduce the fuel bills in your home!

As fuel costs continue to be high and we become more concerned about the environment, it is important that you focus on how energy efficient your home is.

Energy Saving Trust research reveals that almost half the UK’s carbon dioxide emissions come from energy we use every day. In 2005 alone, total UK CO2 emissions were almost 554 million tonnes. 27% (153 million tonnes) of those emissions came from the energy we use to heat, light and power our homes, contributing to climate changes.

But saving energy will not only help the environment in the long term. It can save you a great deal of money now – and increasingly as time goes by. Because those soaring fuel costs are highly unlikely to come down.
Did you know that up to 20% of a home’s heat is lost through the windows? This is hardly surprising, since the average house has 8 square meters of glass.

People ask Conservatory Outlet many questions about energy rated windows. Here are some of the more common questions:

How do I find out how much I would reduce my carbon footprint by installing Energy Efficient Windows?
It is generally recognised that if you live in a single glazed house and install Energy Efficient Windows you could reduce the energy you use by 0.30 tonnes (or 18%) per year. This calculation is based on ‘an average, semi-detached house’.

How much do Energy Efficient Windows cost?
The cost varies not only between the various ratings (A to E) but is also dependent on the frame materials used and the size and style of window. A rated windows may cost a little more than B, C, D and E rated windows, but this has to be set against the energy savings you will make as you go up the ratings scale.
The rule of thumb is that Energy Efficient Windows cost less than the heat lost through old windows, over a given period of time.

How do I find out how much I would save on my energy bills?
A comparison in energy saving costs can be provided for the different ratings of windows. By switching to Energy Efficient Windows you can save energy and reduce your household bills by over £500 a year (Savings calculated from Glass and Glazing Federation and based on total window area of 12.51m.)

If you want to save yourself money – show your support to Glass & Glazing Federations Window Scrappage Scheme – simply add your name to the Online Petition, it’s totally free!

Which Energy Rated Windows should I Choose?
Conservatory Outlet uses a low emittance glass that contains a coating that lies between the layers of glazing, which makes the glass reflective – keeping energy in. The unique system keeps the house warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer.

There are some new materials in glass insulation that can create a more energy efficient glass, such as glass coatings, gas fillers, warm edge spacers and new frame materials. Conservatory Outlet’s A Rated Windows range is the most energy efficient window available on the market.

Currently there is a lot of discussion happening on the Window Scrappage Scheme topic of Energy Rated Windows and especially being green and reducing your carbon footprint. We all need to take a part in doing this and energy efficient windows are a fantastic way of doing this. They will help to reduce your carbon foot print and save you a load of cash from your wallet.

Conservatory Outlet’s Energy Efficient Windows mean that there will be no draughts letting the warm air out. At the moment, with normal windows you are using more heat and energy than necessary because of a window that is not designed to contain the warm air inside your home.

For the latest savings and special offers on energy saving PVC Windows & PVC Doors visit: www.conservatoryoutlet.co.uk or freephone 0800 915 8844 today.

Conservatory Outlet are fully supporting The Glass & Glazing Federations (GGF) petition to lobby the government to introduce a windows scrappage scheme. The scheme aims to encourage householders to scrap their old poorly insulated windows in return for a grant for £1000 from the government towards the installation of new energy efficient windows. The ePetition is set up on the Prime Ministers Official website www.number10.gov.uk and you can sign the petition for the windows scrappage scheme at http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/windowscrappage/.