Alpha SolarSmart 90 Package (inc. collector and mounting)
Package includes:SolarSmart 90 CylinderSolarSmart 90 Drain Back UnitSolarSmart 90 Unvented..
GE R80 Reflector (Genura) low energy bulb ES / E27 screw fitting 23 Watts
Price includes VAT
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Why Save Energy?
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We use huge quantities of energy at home through heating the home, heating water, cooking and using the electrical appliances that we rely upon.
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When we use energy in our homes, we contribute to CO2 emissions and climate change through the burning of fossil fuels.
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In 2003 the average annual gas bill was £310 and the average electricity bill was £244, by 2005 these figures had risen to £397 and £274 and by 2008 they had reached £646 for gas and £414 for electricity (source: Energywatch)
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47% of energy consumption in the UK is domestic. Each individual's contribution to saving energy is significant but the collective difference we can make is huge.
How can you save energy? (follow the links to buy GreenSteps approved products)
The majority of Energy in your home is being used for space heating, water heating and running electrical appliances. Simply thinking carefully about each of these areas can save huge quantities of energy.
Space Heating:
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Consider turning the heating thermostat down by a degree or two
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Make sure your windows and doors have effective draft exclusion
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Keeping curtains drawn in the evenings and at night is an effective way to help keep heat in
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Ensure your house has the best possible insulation
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Fit effective heating controls like room thermostats and thermostatic radiator valves to avoid over-heating some parts of the home
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Replace an old inefficient boiler with a modern energy efficient boiler
Water Heating:
Hot water is used in bathrooms, the kitchen and washing machines. Saving hot water will therefore result in energy savings too. See the Water page for advice on how to reduce water usage.
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Make sure your hot water tank thermostat is set to the lowest level acceptable. 60 degrees C should be sufficient for most people's needs.
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Make sure your hot water tank and pipes are well insulated.
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Running your washing machine at 30 or 40 degrees C will use considerably less hot water than at 60 degrees C.
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Fitting a solar hot water heating system with an energy efficient boiler can substantially reduce the cost of water heating.
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Grants are available from the Government Low Carbon Buildings Programme for installing recognised microgeneration products. When you buy a recognised microgeneration product like SolarSmart, a NIBE heat pump or a Hoval Wood Pellet boiler from GreenSteps, we will connect you with an accredited installer in your area and guide you through the process of applying for a grant.
Electrical appliances:
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Turn off standby appliances and unnecessary lights.
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Fill the kettle with only the amount of water required.
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Consider the location of appliances - for example, try to avoid having the fridge next to the oven or hob.
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Use drying racks or lines instead of tumble dryers. Use redundant space for drying such as utility rooms, above baths or roof spaces.
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Replacing ordinary light bulbs with energy saving light bulbs can save £7 per bulb per year. Nowadays they light up quickly and give off bright pleasant tones
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Replace old appliances with only the most energy efficient Fridges, Freezers, Fridge/Freezers, Washing Machines and Dishwashers. GreenSteps appliances are all the highest rated appliances available in the UK.
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Choose the correct size Fridge, Freezer or Fridge/Freezer for your circumstances. Excessively large units will usually use more energy to keep cool than smaller ones, regardless of energy rating.
Being Green is Mainstream
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70% of Brits believe energy efficiency is important when buying a home*
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45% of Brits are willing to pay up to £10,000 more for an environmentally friendly house*
(* Research undertaken by the Energy Saving Trust)
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