1. Only fill the kettle with the amount of water you need.
2. Choose the right size pan when cooking and keep the lid on.
3. Defrost your freezer regularly.
4. Save energy by washing your clothes at 30°C and make sure you always have a full load, or use a reduced load programme for smaller washes.
5. A quick shower uses about a third of the water as a bath.
6. You could save £50-£90* a year simply by turning off the lights in unused rooms and turning appliances off, rather than leaving them on standby.
7. Programme your central heating to have the heating on only when you need it.
8. Switch your old inefficient light bulbs to cheaper-to-run energy-saving ones.
9. When replacing appliances, look for the energy-efficient label. An A-rated appliance could save £13* a year or more.
10. Make sure heat coming from radiators isn’t blocked by large items of furniture.