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

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

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.

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.

Spending one minute less in the shower each day will save up to £8 a year off your energy bills, per person. With a water meter this could save a further £11 off annual water and sewerage bills. If everyone in a four-person household did this it would lead to a total saving of £75 a year.

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.

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

Cavity wall insulation can help prevent heat loss through your walls. Consider getting this retro-fitted if you still have uninsulated walls.