A couple say they have cut their energy bills by hundreds of pounds thanks to solar panels, and they hope to recoup the cost of the installation within a decade
Solar panels were one of the first improvements Rich and Carla New made when they bought their forever home in much need of renovation and they say it’s already saved them hundreds of pounds on their energy bills in just one year.
Rich and Carla are focused on living sustainable lives by considering the way they live and the impact that has on the planet.
With two young children aged three and six, the couple were ready to move up the property ladder but lacked the budget to make the jump from a £400,000 property to a £600,000 home.
“With a whole movement of people becoming much more environmentally aware of their behaviour, finances and investments, we wanted to put that at the heart of our living and how we lead our lives – even down to spirituality,” said Rich, 38, a senior account manager for a digital software company.
“It doesn’t just touch your wallet it’s a whole attitude.”
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