Households in Harrogate emit the 'fourth lowest C02 emissions' in England

Utilising Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) data from OpenDataCommunities and housing data from Gov.uk, energy experts at SaveonEnergy.com/uk/ sought to find out which areas of England emitted the most carbon dioxide (CO2) per 10,000 residential properties during 2019.

The results available at www.saveonenergy.com/uk show Harrogate emits 32 million kg of CO2 per 10,000 residential homes making it the fourth lowest in England - as compared to Tonbridge in the south east which has the highest CO2 emissions at over 185 million kg per 10,000 residential properties.

C02 emissions: The worst households

SaveonEnergy found that Tonbridge in South East England has the highest CO2 emissions at over 185 million kg per 10,000 residential properties

In second place, Norwich in the East of England emits above 168 million kg of CO2 per 10,000 residential homes.

Peterborough (also in the east) emits nearly 167 million kg of CO2 per 10,000 residential properties.

C02 emissions: The best households

London emits the least amount of CO2 emissions, at just over 16 million kg of CO2 per 10,000 residential properties.

Durham in the North East emits over 18 million kg of CO2 per 10,000 residential properties.

In the North West, Wigan emits above 26 million kg of CO2 per 10,000 residential properties.

Harrogate emits over 32 million kg of CO2 emission per 10,000 residential properties in their respective areas.

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C02 emissions: How to reduce your home's figures

Linda Dodge, an Energy Expert, provides her top tips on how best to improve EPC ratings:

Roof Insulation: Seriously consider loft insulation, as 25% of heat is lost through the roof. Loft insulation is not only inexpensive but relatively easy to fit.

Once installed, individuals do not have to work their heaters/ACs as much as before, thus indirectly reducing their bills and CO2 emissions.

Double Glazing: Old windows can be culprit to losing significant sums of heat. By switching to double glazed windows, you will be making an energy efficient choice.

The air gap between the two panes gives it an added layer of insulation as well as thermal resistance.

New Boiler: Replacing an old boiler with a more efficient boiler can have a magnitude of benefits.

A new and more efficient condensing boiler can save a homeowner up to £300 annually. Additionally, most new boilers have improved tremendously in design and function, for instance being much smaller and quieter.

More information at www.saveonenergy.com/uk

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