It has become increasingly obvious that the earth’s resources are slowly being eroded and depleted faster than the earth can replace them. Each of us in the UK consume, on average, almost three times the estimated ‘land share’ of the planet’s resources and whilst we are not as bad as many nations this is clearly not a sustainable situation and will eventually lead to Our precious resources are depleted. far and lost

Those of us who do not have a growing concern about the undeniable impact that our collective way of life will have on the environment must become aware before it is too late to reverse the result of our current course, which is our continued denial, which nothing is wrong We have to try to preserve the resources, habitats and species of creatures that are declining so that they are there for future generations to inherit.

There is a way to change and become less polluting and more carbon neutral, but it is not easy. The way forward is to persuade existing homeowners and new construction companies to invest in equipment that will heat their homes in a way that will add value to homes, make them more attractive, and do so in a sustainable and economical way. . It’s called renewable energy and by using equipment that’s already available, every carbon footprint and reliance on fossil fuels can be dramatically reduced. This will ensure that our children and their descendants inherit and can maintain and enjoy the legacy of a healthier environment.

If your existing heating equipment relies heavily on fossil fuels, by installing a renewable energy system, you’ll not only start saving money immediately after installation, but you’ll also help preserve the resources of a fully expanded planet. The cost of LPG and oil has increased dramatically due to scarcity and production costs, so it makes sense to investigate available alternatives.

Renewable energy alternatives include:

• Heat pumps

• Solar panels (PV)

• Solar hot water

• Underfloor heating

• Biomass

• Energy Efficient Boilers

subsidies

Although the start-up costs can be high, to make the transition a little easier, there are grants available that will pay you to go green. There are various payments the government will make to you if you accept the new incentives within certain time frames.

Grants available range from £300 to £1250 depending on what you are installing and there is a good two page guide published by The Which organization which explains home installation.

If you decide to buy and install photovoltaic solar panels, the government will pay you a feed-in fee for every kWh you generate, whether you use them or not, and the payments are tax-free and linked to RPI for 20 years.

The Renewable Heat Incentive Explained

The second phase of the Renewable Heat Premium Payment (RHPP) scheme runs from May 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013 and the new phase of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) continues. Terms and conditions will be available in March 2013 and will open in late summer 2013. For more information on the latest grants available, visit: http://www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/Generate-your-own- energy/Financial -incentives/Heat-Renewable-Premium-Payment-Phase-2