Sustainable energy means energy that is renewable. The consumer consciousness is now firmly on the side of green and ecological resources. Governments all over the world are tasking corporations and residences to lower their C02 emissions, to have a ‘low carbon footprint.’

How can you do your bit for our world? Are you aware the amount of energy your home or business is using or wasting? London and all the major metropolitan areas are energy monsters using considerable levels of energy for trade and also for domestic appliances. What else could you do about lowering your ‘Carbon Footprint?’

The first item on any ecologically sound business or home is to find out just how much energy is being used and how much is being wasted. Thermal imaging equipment will tell you immediately the amount energy, in the form of heat, is leaking from your property or business premises. A specialist survey will tell you much more than simply where the building is in need of insulation.

A proper survey will also identify hidden moisture and existing poorly fitted insulation. By identifying these points you will improve comfort levels, save energy costs, building deterioration and health risks with regard to damp.

Once you determine the seapage points of your property you can move on using a eco friendly energy source. But first your business or home must be able to make the most of your thermal imaging survey and that’s where thermal insulation is necessary. It is vital you look for the R-Value (‘R’ standing for Resistance) on the insulation materials being used in your property. The ‘R’ scale runs from R-10 to R-30. If in any doubt use a qualified building professional to confirm the insulation materials being used. A positive side effect of using the correct materials is less noise so if you suffer from road noise or general environmental sounds you’ll win twice.

Power from the sun is free. The cost comes from gathering that energy and sending it to your business or home. London gets an average of 1,750 hours of sunshine every year. This is plenty to run a home and make great savings on a business’s bottom line. You can choose between Solar Water Heating collectors or Photovoltaic panels. The difference being either to heat water or using turn solar energy directly into electricity using the Photovoltaic panel.

All you must make sure of is mounting your panels on a south-facing roof at a 30-degree angle away from shadows that may be cast from trees, chimneys or other buildings.

You can choose between Solar Water Heating collectors or Photovoltaic panels. The main difference being either to heat water or using turn solar energy directly into electricity using the Photovoltaic panel.

Visit Ecopopulus.co.uk for advice on solar panel installers in London. Learn how you can get off the grid and save on energy bills with a feed in tariff.