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

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.

Fitting a new insulating jacket to a bare hot water tank can save over £100 per year. Costing just a few pounds, the investment can pay itself off in a few months.

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

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

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.

Electric storage hot water units use energy all the time they are switched on. Consider fitting them with time switches so they are only working when they are needed.

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

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

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