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About 50plus Green Technology

50plus Green Technology provides a practical advice and implementation service for householders and businesses.

The cost of energy is actively encouraging each of us to consume less. Driving down consumption in our own homes and businesses can be achieved both through larger works such as fitting a more energy efficient boiler and smaller works e.g. fitting lower energy consumption light bulbs. 50plus is developing a service to help you run more energy efficient premises. Right now you can:

			Fit more efficient lighting as bulbs or fittings need changing. Contact 50plus for electrical advice. Read more about this here.
			Ensure your heating system is working efficiently. Fit thermostatic radiator valves, ensuring you have a wall thermostat and preferably a cylinder thermostat where appropriate. Contact 50plus for plumbing advice. You can reduce the energy your existing boiler consumes by up to 40 per cent with an efficient thermostat and thermostatic radiator valves
			Fit excluders where drafts are a problem. Contact 50plus Handyman
			Use less water. Read more about this here.
			Take advantage of government grants. Typically available to assist with loft and wall insulation and for some boiler upgrades, these simple measures offer short payback periods. Start here!

Remember to plan for the future. There is a real risk that energy costs could be still higher. Think in terms of:

More efficient heating and hot water systems ranging from boiler replacement to more sophisticated systems such as heat exchangers
Lighting changes. With incandescent bulbs being phased out it's time to think about newer, smarter and more efficient lighting
Improved glazing.

And finally real green technologies e.g. using renewable energy sources such as small hydro, modern biomass, wind, solar, geothermal, and biofuels. Of these the most appropriate for home/small business use are solar and wind. Contact 50plus for further information.