Make sure your radiators are clear so they can heat the space efficiently. Curtains or furniture can easily block them.

Energy and waste champions can engage users with energy efficiency in your buildings. They are a great way of encouraging simple energy efficiency measures and can involve students in schools and colleges whilst providing an additional educational experience. #StudentVoice

Still using tungsten, halogen or fluorescent bulbs? Changing to LED lighting can save energy and money.

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

If your charger has an LED to show it’s in use, it is still using energy until you switch it off at the wall or unplug it.

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

Cavity wall insulation can help prevent heat loss through your walls. Consider getting this retro-fitted if you still have uninsulated walls.

Properly used, dishwashers use less water and energy than washing dishes by hand. However, make sure you only wash full loads and don’t pre-rinse everything in the sink first unless it really needs it.

Litter belongs in bins! Stuffing litter behind radiators not only prevents them working efficiently but can also be a fire risk.

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