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

Fitting a new insulating jacket to a bare hot water tank can save over £100 per year. Costing just a few pounds, the investment can pay itself off in a few months.

Still using tungsten, halogen or fluorescent bulbs? Changing to LED lighting can save energy and money.

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

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

Building Management Systems (BMS) are great for controlling your building systems efficiently, but only if they have been properly set up! Check your system is properly configured.

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.

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.

Are your heating costs literally going through the roof? Check to ensure you have 250-270 mm of loose roll loft insulation and top up if necessary.

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