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

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.

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

Using lids on your pans when cooking will save energy and help heat the contents quicker.

Remember to turn off the tap while brushing your teeth – a running tap wastes over 6 litres per minute.

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.