Welcome to our new sustainability diary. The main reason for moving across to a proper platform is that we are now able to add images and links much more easily.
Crikey it's cold! The underfloor insulation in the office cum living room is clearly working, as it's lovely and warm in there.
Our current project is to go round all of the rooms and, where there are not already thermal linings on the curtains, we're adding them.
We just got our latest bill in, which was pretty horrific, but we take comfort in the fact that it's a lot less than it would be without the measures we've taken. Which reminds us, our October bill only had VAT charged at 5%, which we subsequently found out was because it's only once you reach a certain usage that you're deemed 'commercial'. Anything that legitimately keeps money from the tax man is good with us!
We also had the visit from the county council regarding our being a good example of managing an old building in an efficient manner. The result is that a case study is being done on us for publication to other interested parties, and also we may even be on the list of buildings included in the annual 'Heritage Open Days' in Ipswich. We think that's over egging the pudding a bit, but if it helps people understand that there are simple, practical and cost effective ways in which to save energy but still have the comfort, then we're game.
