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.

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.

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

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

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.