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

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

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

Boiling food on the hob? Only use the water you need to save energy.

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Save energy with your washing machine. Modern washing powders often let you achieve the same results with lower temperatures.

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.

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.

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

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