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

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

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

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

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

Think before your print. Reducing the amount of material you print has a long list of benefits including saving paper, chemicals and electricity. More and more offices and industries are going paper free, so think about how you can reduce any printing you do.

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

Make sure your computers are programmed to shut down and save power when not in use. Most operating systems have built in power settings and the capability of being switched on or off remotely if required. If you need them on for network upgrades and backups, commit to running these on a specific schedule and build this into you power settings. You’ll be surprised how much energy you can save.

Only fill your kettle with the water you need. You will save both water and energy.

Washing a small load of clothes? Check you washing machine’s settings to see if you can use the “half load” programme to save water and energy.