Fill a jug with tap water and leave it to cool in your fridge. You’ll save water by not having to run the tap for ages to get a cold drink.

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.

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

Smart controls can help ensure your home is comfortable and energy efficient.

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

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

Get into the habit of turning lights off when you leave a room. A family could save between £50 and £90 a year just by remembering to flick a switch, if they don’t already do this.