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• Properly insulated homes to save energy and reduce carbon emissions. Grants are available and the UK government aimed to insulate every home by 2020.
• Installation of smart meters to bring awareness to homeowners.
• Replacing traditional incandescent light bulbs with fluorescent or LED bulbs to reduce bills.
• Kitchen and household appliances have an energy efficient label to allow consumers to make an informed choice.
• All new build homes must have renewable or low carbon heating and meet strict energy criteria.