| Climate Actions: Change Your Heating |
| As we head into colder months, heating becomes one of our biggest household emissions. Changing the way we heat our homes - and what we expect from it - can significantly reduce energy use, costs, and our climate impact. This doesn’t mean going cold. It means rethinking comfort, efficiency, and system design. Here are some small-and-slow ideas to try this winter: Layer up indoors - hats, cosy jumpers, hot water bottles, and warm socks and slippers Insulate your loft - the most effective intervention if it has not yet been done Focus on people, not rooms - heat what you need, when you need it Use heavy curtains & draught excluders to keep warmth in, especially for leaky windows and doors Ventilate smartly - short bursts of fresh air help without major heat loss Maximise passive solar gain - open curtains during the day, close at night Explore renewable systems like heat pumps, solar thermal, or biomass if you’re able We have a thermal imaging camera available to loan if you want to see how energy efficient your home is. Email transitionlichfield@gmail.com for more details |
Think about your home heating
