Here are a few easy methods for you to avoid wasting energy and money now.

Turn your thermostat lower. Lowering your room temperature by 1°C could possibly trim your heating bills by up to 10 % and often will save you around £60 annually. For people with a programmer, specify the heating system and hot water to come on only when essential as opposed to all the time.

Is your water overly hot? Your cylinder temperature ought to be set at 60°C/140°F.

Close your window curtains at dusk to stop heat escaping through the windows and check for draughts around doors and windows.

Always turn off the lights when you leave a room.

Do not leave devices on stand by and remember to not leave notebooks and phones on charge needlessly.

If it is possible, fill up your washing machine, tumble dryer or dishwasher: a single full load uses considerably less electricity when compared with two half loads.

Just boil as much water as you need (but don't forget to cover the elements if you're running an electric kettle).

A dripping hot water tap squanders energy and inside a single week squanders sufficient hot water to fill about half a bathtub, so repair leaky taps and ensure they're completely turned off!

Use energy saving lightbulbs. They will keep working up to 10 times longer than regular light bulbs, and using one can possibly help you save around £55 during the life time of your light bulb.That saving could be around £120 over it's life span if you're swapping a higher wattage incandescent bulb, or 1 put to use for many hours per day.