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

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

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.

Every degree you turn your home thermostat down could save you around £80 to £85 a year on your heating bill.

Smart meters help you track your energy use in pounds and pence. They can help educate you and your family to reduce your energy bills.

If you need to use a tumble drier, make sure you use a full load and keep the lint filter clean. It will keep your machine working more efficiently saving energy while also reducing any risk of fire.

Are your heating costs literally going through the roof? Check to ensure you have 250-270 mm of loose roll loft insulation and top up if necessary.

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

Draught excluders are a cheap way of cutting out the chill from poorly fitting doors and windows. Most are also easy to fit, a simple DIY task.

About a quarter of all our clean, drinkable water at home is flushed down the toilet. Place a sealed bottle of water or brick in your cistern to reduce this amount.