Installing green technologies at home could reduce energy bills by up to £1,878 a year and cut home

In the UK, a new study from WWF and Scottish Power has found that installing green technologies at home could reduce energy bills by up to £1,878 a year and cut home carbon emissions by more than 95% over the lifetime of their installation. Consumers are increasingly looking at options to reduce their surging energy bills such as installing solar panels, improving insulation or buying air-source heat pumps. The report claims installing these upgrades can boost property value by an average of £10,000.

WWF-UK said the government should find ways to reduce the upfront costs of installing green technology. Photograph: Simon Dack/Alamy