Save energy with your washing machine. Modern washing powders often let you achieve the same results with lower temperatures.

Check the programmer on your heating and hot water to make sure the timings match your needs. If you don’t have a seven-day programmer fitted consider getting one.

Some vulnerable people need to keep their homes warmer than normal. However, most of us can save money and energy by dressing for the weather and putting on a jumper before turning up the heating.

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

Remember to turn off the tap while brushing your teeth – a running tap wastes over 6 litres per minute.

Draught excluders are a cheap way of cutting out the chill from poorly fitting doors and windows. Most are also easy to fit, a simple DIY task.

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

Hanging out clothes to dry will save you energy and money over using a tumble drier.

Thermal or heavy blinds and curtains can help trap heat and reduce draughts. Close them at night to reduce heating bills.

Use a microwave. Generally a microwave oven is the most efficient way to heat up and cook food.