Switch off radiators in any rooms you are not using regularly and keep internal doors shut to save energy.

If you need to use a tumble drier, make sure you use a full load and keep the lint filter clean. It will keep your machine working more efficiently saving energy while also reducing any risk of fire.

Fill a jug with tap water and leave it to cool in your fridge. You’ll save water by not having to run the tap for ages to get a cold drink.

Solid brick walls can be insulated internally or externally to reduce heat loss.

Keeping the oven door closed while you are cooking helps keep your oven at a stable temperature. It can also improve your cooking whilst saving you energy.

Every degree you turn your home thermostat down could save you around £80 to £85 a year on your heating bill.

Insulate hot water pipes along their full length. Don’t waste the energy you have used to heat your hot water.

Using lids on your pans when cooking will save energy and help heat the contents quicker.

Thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) help ensure your heating is evenly distributed where you need it. Check them to make sure they are set properly so each area reaches the temperature you need and gets no hotter.

Get into the habit of turning lights off when you leave a room. A family could save between £50 and £90 a year just by remembering to flick a switch, if they don’t already do this.