Mr Wigmore, however, identified a number of small changes you can make which can add up to make a big difference.
One such change he recommended was installing double-glazed windows, which helps to insulate heat and thereby reduce the cost of annual energy bills.
"A lot of heat is lost through draughty, single-glazed windows and poorly fitting doors," Mr Wigmore noted.
In addition to this, he suggested fitting heavy, floor-length curtains to most rooms, which will help keep in the heat during cold winter nights.
Meanwhile, Nick Medic, of RenewableUK, has suggested that Feed-in Tariffs (FiTs), which are designed to support the adoption of microgeneration technologies, could spark a 'revolution' in green home improvements.
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The Department of Energy and Climate Change recently announced that the Low Carbon Building Programme is to be closed to new applicants as part of spending cuts.
Uptake of low carbon technology had increased under the scheme and Mr Purchase urged the new government to implement similar measures.
He said: "There are others in the pipeline - particularly the renewable heat initiative, which is a grant which you can claim every year for a period of years to help allay the initial cost of the equipment.
"That is [the] key because without some kind of support it would be a very difficult sale because it is probably twice the cost of boiler insulation."
Britons are able to reduce the cost of their energy bills by having double glazed windows installed, which can help to insulate heat.
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Did you see our recent TV commercial featuring Craig Doyle? It was shot in a howling gale in the bleak setting of the Tan Hill Inn, Britain's highest (and maybe windiest) pub where Ted Moult helped make us famous over 40 years ago**
When we looked for a new venue to demonstrate just how energy efficient we could make your home we wondered how we could top that. Gale force winds was a phrase that came to mind. So we thought, what about waves crashing against the rocks outside – with you snug and warm inside?
So that’s what you see in the new commercial. Craig starts by showing our A-rated windows which can save you money and reduce your home’s carbon footprint by keeping heat in and freezing cold out.
Then he shows our gleaming new solar panels on the roof. Instead of gas or electricity they use renewable energy to give you lots of hot water - even when the sun isn’t shining.
And a surprise ending shows where Craig actually is – it’s a lighthouse.
You don’t have to live in a lighthouse, though. No matter where you live, or what kind of home improvements you want, we can usually help.
Maybe a conservatory or a brand new bespoke kitchen could catch your fancy. You’d probably be surprised at how many different kinds of home improvements we do. Doors, patios, driveway, security systems, garage doors - even a new roofline or flat roof.
As Craig puts it, "Now, be honest, you didn't expect Everest to be doing all this, did you?"
But whatever you want, our constant aim is to fit the best. After all, you don't do these things often, so why not do them right – and we hope Craig’s trip to the lighthouse helps convince you.
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