Using lids on your pans when cooking will save energy and help heat the contents quicker.

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.

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

Use a microwave. Generally a microwave oven is the most efficient way to heat up and cook food.

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

Use the sun to reduce your heating bills. Leave internal doors open to rooms which trap the sun so the heat can spread to other areas.

Some vulnerable people need to keep their homes warmer than normal. However, most of us can save money and energy by dressing for the weather and putting on a jumper before turning up the heating.

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.

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

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.