• Switch Stuff Off. 

  • You may have 'power save mode', but this often saves little energy.  

  • Ensure photocopiers, computers, printers and other equipment are switched off at night, weekends and during holidays. 

• IT Equipment. 

  • Screensavers do not save energy.

  • Swap your PCs for laptops, which

  • can consume less than half the

  • energy of a PC. 

  • Opt for a smaller screen, which will

  • use less energy.

  • Set all monitors to automatically

  • turn off after 10 minutes of inactivity.

• Keep The Cold Out.  

  • Rather than relying on a heater, make sure rooms are properly insulated.

    • Seal gaps around windows and draught-proof wall cavities.

    • Window blinds and curtains can help improve thermal insulation and prevent heat loss.

    • Check loft spaces to ensure:

      • Insulation is adequate, and;

      • Pipes and hot water tanks are properly lagged.

        • As much as 40% of heat is lost through the roof of buildings that are not insulated.

• Heating. 

  • Turning the thermostat down by just 1°C can save 8% in heating costs.

  • Where practicable, heating should be turned down or off in unoccupied rooms or areas;

    • With heating reduced to ‘frost protection’ levels when unoccupied, e.g., Christmas.

  • Ensure doors and windows are not left open after cease work to save on heating costs and improve security. 

  • Move furniture away from radiators to allow heat to circulate and;

  • Consider sheets if sticky back aluminium foil behind radiators to reflect heat back into the room (£7.59 from Screwfix).

• Washing Machines.  

  • Washing your clothes at 30 degrees compared to a higher setting uses around 40% less energy.

  • Use a shorter washing cycle.

  • Full loads and;

  • Dry your clothes outside.

• Kettles. 

  • Don't overfill your kettle.

• Cooking. 

  • A microwave is probably the most efficient way of cooking but;

  • If using saucepans, use a lid

• Fridges. 

  • Defrost food in your fridge instead of using your microwave.

• Baths & Showers. 

  • Swapping a long bath for a four-minute just once a week could save you £12 a year.

  • Swapping your shower head for a more energy-efficient one to save around £55 on your gas bill and £45 on your water bill (for a family of four) and/or;

Spend less time in the shower.

• Dishwasher. 

  • Use an eco-setting and a full load.

• Curtains.  

  • Keeping your curtains shut can

  • reduce heat loss by up to 17%.

• Freezers. 

  • A build-up of ice makes your freezer’s motor work harder, so defrost your freezer regularly to avoid wasting energy.

• TVs and Other Equipment. 

  • Do not leave equipment,

  • such as TVs on standby;

  • Or charge phones overnight. 

• Get A Smart Meter.  

  • By having your monthly meter readings, you can make sure your bills are more accurate and help you manage your energy usage