Why take action?

Page updated on: 11/11/2024

Enhancing energy efficiency is a strategic approach to reduce our environmental impact and lower household expenses, offering these advantages for residents in Carmarthenshire.

Save money on energy bills

Simple actions such as turning off lights, adjusting thermostats, and unplugging electronics when not in use can lead to significant savings on energy costs. It's crucial to maintain adequate heating in homes, especially during colder, wetter months to prevent issues like damp and mold.

Save money on energy bills

Reduce carbon emissions

While Carmarthenshire County Council works towards promoting sustainable energy solutions, individual efforts to conserve energy can immediately reduce costs and lower carbon footprints.

Reduce carbon emissions

Enhance property value

Energy-efficient homes are increasingly attractive to buyers and can potentially increase property values. Retrofitting older properties in Carmarthenshire for energy efficiency not only reduces operating costs but also enhances their appeal and historical significance.

Enhance property value

Promote health and community wellbeing

Reducing carbon emissions improves air quality, benefiting the physical health and well-being of Carmarthenshire residents while contributing to a cleaner and healthier community.

Promote health and community well-being

Green travel choices

In Carmarthenshire, opting for more walking, cycling, or public transport instead of relying solely on cars is a sustainable choice that can significantly lessen our environmental footprint.

Green travel choices

Green daily choices

Encouraging more reducing, reusing, repairing, and recycling, and reducing waste will significantly decrease the release of harmful carbon emissions into the atmosphere.

Green daily choices

Green food choices

Globally, food waste contributes to 8-10% of harmful carbon emissions. In Wales, our goal is to cut avoidable food waste in half by 2025.

Green food choices

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