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Do you know the impact energy efficiency has on your carbon footprint? What about the impact of stepping up your home’s insulation, installing solar panels and a low carbon heat source, or switching your gas guzzler for an electric vehicle?

These are some of the best green actions you can take to cut your carbon emissions. However, most people are unaware of just how high up they should be on their to-do list.

Loop’s new carbon calculator shows you the carbon footprint of your home right now, and the impact each of these actions could have in taking your home to net-zero.

Simply input some details, like how you heat your home and how many cars you have. Then, we’ll do the clever stuff. Every household has the power to make a positive and substantial difference in tackling climate change. It starts with you!

Try out our free carbon calculator today and see your own journey to a low carbon home.

Generate. Insulate. Electrify.

We all need to do more for the planet, but it can be hard to know where to start. Get clued-up on the big green changes that can really make an impact with this guide to our latest feature. 

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FROM THE BLOG

Why insulating your home matters

Insulating your home will make it warmer, cosier, more environmentally friendly and cheaper to run. But the benefits don't end there. Here’s a look at the different ways to insulate. 

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The problem with gas-powered heating

Did you know, heating and hot water makes up 40% of UK energy consumption? Many people are unaware of the environmental impact of their gas-powered central heating. 

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FROM AROUND THE WEB

COP26: What is it? 

COP26 - an international conference on climate change - is being held in Glasgow this November. Find out more about the 2 week-long event and its goals, with this guide by National Geographic.   

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Climate policies

The Guardian explores a new study on the most popular climate policy mix in the UK, selected by the public. This included grants for heat pumps, raising flying costs and a UK-wide EV charging network. 

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That's it for this week, but if you have any questions, drop us a line to support@loop.homes or check out the Knowledge Base.

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Wishing you all the best

The Loop Team

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