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.

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

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

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.

Thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) only limit the maximum temperature areas reach. It is a common misconception that they change how quickly an area heats up. Don’t turn them up thinking the room will heat up quicker.

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.

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

About a quarter of all our clean, drinkable water at home is flushed down the toilet. Place a sealed bottle of water or brick in your cistern to reduce this amount.

When cooking you can often use the residual heat to to save energy if you switch your cooker off just before you finish cooking. However, you still need to make sure that your food is properly cooked through.