Green Homes in Leeds

Green Homes in Leeds

Green Lane in the suburb of Cookridge is currently leading the field in the national Green Streets competition.
Green Lane consists of a double row of 1960s terraces, semis and bungalows whose residents have cut energy costs by 29.32%. Their efforts demonstrate that by simple good housekeeping Britain could save £4.6bn in domestic fuel bills and help fight global warming.
Simple measures adopted by Green Lane include:

• Turn off all appliances on standby
• Use natural light as much as possible, fitting blinds for privacy
• Turn off oven five minutes before recommended cooking time
• Put lids on all pans
• Wash clothes at lower temperature, less often but with a full load
• Use dishwasher, not sink, but only full loads (stack carefully to avoid chips)
• Take fewer baths
• Use thermostats to the full and ideally lower by at least one degree celsius
• Fit valves on all radiators
• Lower hot-water temperature in summer
• Wash hair early in the evening and allow to dry naturally
• Don't Overfill kettles
• Don't Use a tumble dryer
• Don't Use a hairdryer
• Don't Let freezer frost up
• Don't Draw curtains early and switch on lights
• Don't Use powered equipment in small gardens
• Fitting An energy-efficient boiler
• Fitting Cavity wall, loft and underfloor insulation
• Fitting Solar panels
• Fitting Double glazing
• Fitting Draught-proofing
• Fitting Pipe-lagging
• Fitting Electronic timing

Green Homes in Leeds

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