Use an on-line carbon calculator to get an idea of your current level of carbon dioxide emissions from the home

• defra calculator
• Carbon Diet - a calculator we particularly like as it is easy to add incremental data, and so have a dynamic picture of your usage.

Find out how well your home is insulated – get a free personalised assessment from the Energy Saving Trust.

See our top tips1 and 2, and our living lightly list.

Consider solar water heating and other ‘micro-renewables’.

• EST on solar water
• Low Carbon Buildings - overview of renewables, incl solar water 
• Low Carbon Buildings, how to apply for a grant
• CAT on solar water heating
• EcoLocal on solar water heating
• CAT on PV (chargeable PDF)
• EST on PV