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

Spending one minute less in the shower each day will save up to £8 a year off your energy bills, per person. With a water meter this could save a further £11 off annual water and sewerage bills. If everyone in a four-person household did this it would lead to a total saving of £75 a year.

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.

Carbon monoxide is a silent killer. Every year in the UK it kills around 50 people and sends 4000 to A&E for emergency treatment. Make sure you get all your combustion appliances properly serviced and fit an alarm. Good quality alarms are available from most DIY suppliers and take minutes to fit. It could save your life!

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

When was the last time you switched energy supplier. Regularly changing to the right tariff can save you money by reducing your energy costs. If you rent a property and pay the energy bills yourself the law says you should be able to choose your own energy supplier.

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.

Keeping extract fans and vents clean and clear from obstruction reduces energy use and makes then work more efficiently.

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

Wash fruit and vegetables in a bowl, not under a running tap, to cut water use. Use the leftover water for your houseplants or patio pots.