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

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.

Make the most of your oven. Filling an oven and batch cooking meals can save energy and money. If you share your home with others, planning meals and eating collectively can help build relationships whilst saving both energy and money.

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.

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

Make sure you get your boiler properly serviced every year by a competent person. It will keep you warm, safe and make sure it is working efficiently.

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.

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

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

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