Real Life Stories

London has a wide variety of property types - from newly built houses and flats, to listed buildings. Find out how other Londoners are tackling climate change by making changes at home.

Homeowner

  • Lis

    Lis made sure she bought a new TV and DVD that were Energy Saving Recommended to adopt an environmentally friendly lifestyle.

  • Charlotte

    Charlotte says her actions have been largely behavioral to date but she plans to do more.

  • Douglas

    Douglas tried to be as environmentally friendly as possible in building his extension. He’s even considering upgrading to a condensing boiler.

Tenant

  • Sophie

    Sophie was suprised at how much she could do as a tenant to be more enrgy conscious in her home. She saw it as good practice for when she owns her own flat.

  • Abigail

    Even as a renter, you can make positive steps to make a difference says Abigail.

Landlord

  • Tammy

    Tammy found help through a Student Savers scheme run by her local council to install cavity wall and loft insulation.

  • Matt

    Matt has carried out many energy saving home improvements himself, installing loft insulation and draught proofing.