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

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.

Thermal or heavy blinds and curtains can help trap heat and reduce draughts. Close them at night to reduce heating bills.

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.

Remember to turn off the tap while brushing your teeth – a running tap wastes over 6 litres per minute.

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.

When did you last test your carbon monoxide alarm? Make sure it works when you need it by testing it weekly. #TestItTuesday

Still using tungsten, halogen or fluorescent bulbs? Changing to LED lighting can save energy and money.

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.

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.