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

Get into the habit of turning lights off when you leave a room. A family could save between £50 and £90 a year just by remembering to flick a switch, if they don’t already do this.

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.

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

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

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

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

Fit a water butt to collect rainwater. Your roof collects about 85,000 litres of rain each year (around 450 butts full). That’s water you can use for your plants and to wash the car, and it’s free!

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