1. Get an OWL – it’s an energy monitor that shows you exactly what you’re using right now. So it shows when you switch something on how much it uses. You will go round your house switching things off when you’ve got an OWL electricity monitor!

2. Change all the light bulbs to low energy ones. There’s no reason for having old fashioned light bulbs anymore. They give out massive amounts of heat energy which was demonstrated on a recent TV program where they built an oven using a 60w light bulb and cooked a chicken in an hour and half.

3. Don’t leave things on standby. Some things like computers can use tons of electricity whilst sat there waiting for you. If you’re not using it, switch it off.

4. Get a TV switcher which switches all the digiboxes off when you turn the TV off. Every little helps!

5. Turn your heating down a tiny bit.

6. Shower, don’t bath. It’s quicker and uses less energy and water.

7. Unplug electrical devices you don’t use anymore. The TV in the spare room doesn’t need to be plugged in, those LED standby lights are all wasting energy.

8. Only put the amount of water you want to use in the kettle. Boiling water takes a lot of energy so don’t waste it by boiling a kettle full when you only need a cup full.

9. Only put the washing machine on when it’s got a full load.

10. Put the dishwasher on when it’s full so that you get maximum use out of it.

11. Turn off lights when you leave the room.

12. Shut the curtains as the sun goes down. This helps keep heat in the room.

13. Get draft proofing around doors.

14. Get your home insulated. Loft and cavity wall insulation can be got cheaply via government schemes.

15. You should defrost your fridge and freezer. If they need doing often though you might need to check the seal is ok or replace them.

16. Buy energy efficient appliances. Look for the rating and aim to get A or A+ devices.

17. Dry washing outside on a line rather than use a tumble dryer. It does take more time and effort but it will save you money!

18. If you must use a tumble dryer then invest in a spinner which will spin your clothes much dryer than your washer gets. It will cut down on the time you need to tumble your clothes.

19. If you want lights in the garden then get solar ones.

20. When cooking use an appropriate size pan and ring.