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

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.

A dripping tap can waste at least 5,500 litres of water a year. If this is hot water you’re also wasting the energy used to heat it. Get leaking taps fixed promptly.

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

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.

Keeping the oven door closed while you are cooking helps keep your oven at a stable temperature. It can also improve your cooking whilst saving you energy.