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.

If your charger has an LED to show it’s in use, it is still using energy until you switch it off at the wall or unplug it.

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

Group shops are worth the effort! Whether you shop online or go to the supermarket together, buying food and other household items together can be a money-saver and a bit of a bonding experience. It can also reduce waste and saving on multiple deliveries will reduce your carbon footprint too. Afterall, how many loaves of bread do you need in you flat?

Keeping extract fans and vents clean and clear from obstruction reduces energy use and makes then work more efficiently.

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

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.

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.

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

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.