Two Cumbrian families are taking part in a year-long pilot scheme that will see them make home improvements to reduce their carbon footprint, it has been reported.

Sustainable Keswick (SusKes) has organised the scheme that aims to turn the properties into eco homes by implementing home improvements to save energy and then recording each performance with a household energy monitor.

Improvements to the soon-to-be green homes include roof insulation and double glazing windows, according to the Times & Star.

Simon and Fiona Overend, one of the families taking part, have recently moved into their home at The Hawthorns and have already made a number of home improvements including fitting double glazing and extra insulation in a new extension.

Mr Overend said: "We were planning improvements and wanted to make our home as green as possible."

Patricia Howell of SusKes said: "We all hope to learn from each other and we were particularly keen to get families with children involved."

Last month saw the UK government launch an 'Act On CO2' advice line, intended to provide guidance on green measures and grants for planet-conscious households.

Double glazing windows and doors can increase the value of your property, as well as saving you money on your heating bills. Take a look at some of the Energy Efficiency-certified windows and doors on the Safestyle website.



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Author:  Nick Appleyard

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