As the United Kingdom is looking for ways to get greener, the government has tasked local councils with coming up with innovative ways to reduce waste and increase recycling rates. This has led to some exciting new developments, and some of the most innovative technology is being implemented in small boroughs across the United Kingdom. A recent housing project aims to reduce the amount of energy used in households in Guernsey. The Housing Association of Guernsey is one of the first in the United Kingdom to develop green properties that they say will reduce the amount of energy used by half.
The green homes, which are located on Sir John Leale Avenue, will halve the fuel bills of residents according to the Guernsey Housing Association. The project is the first environmentally friendly build for the Association, which had assistance from the Housing Department in the creation of the green houses. The first residents will soon be moving into the project, which cost around seven million pounds. The Green Fiscal Commission recommended that electricity and fuel taxes be raised every year over the next decade. This could make the green homes a very appealing option for residents looking to save money.
The houses will take advantage of solar power to heat water and will use water butts that will capture rainwater and recycle it. There is also a panel which will allow the homeowner to check their hourly energy usage. These types of green homes are expected to be far more common in the future, as the world looks for ways to cut its carbon emissions and slow global warming.
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