Boiling food on the hob? Only use the water you need to save energy.

Insulate hot water pipes along their full length. Don’t waste the energy you have used to heat your hot water.

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.

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.

Properly used, dishwashers use less water and energy than washing dishes by hand. However, make sure you only wash full loads and don’t pre-rinse everything in the sink first unless it really needs it.

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

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.

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

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