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

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

Think before your print. Reducing the amount of material you print has a long list of benefits including saving paper, chemicals and electricity. More and more offices and industries are going paper free, so think about how you can reduce any printing you do.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Switch off radiators in any rooms you are not using regularly and keep internal doors shut to save energy.