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.

Think before your print. Reducing the amount of material you print has a long list of benefits including saving paper, chemicals and electricity. More and more offices and industries are going paper free, so think about how you can reduce any printing you do.

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

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.

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.

Switch off radiators in any rooms you are not using regularly and keep internal doors shut to save energy.

Wash fruit and vegetables in a bowl, not under a running tap, to cut water use. Use the leftover water for your houseplants or patio pots.