Turn your heating thermostat down by just 1 degree and save up to 10% of your electricity / gas bill

Try heating your home for half an hour less each day, or one hour.

Don't leave TV's, DVD's, Computers etc. on standby mode. Switch them off when not in use. These account for 6% of your bill if on standby.

Keep your curtains shut at night, even with double glazing, this will help

Use your microwave more for the smaller cooking jobs, they use a lot less energy than stoves (70% less !!)

Don't boil water on the stove (unless for constant hot water on the Aga or Rayburn). Boil it in a kettle and pour into saucepan - it'll be quicker and cheaper.

Only fill your kettle with the water you need

Avoid using the Tumble Dryer, but don't hang over radiators, the thermostat works harder

Have a shower rather than a bath. If you have a bath, share it with your loved one !

Fine each member of the family for not turning a light off !

Buy or make a cosy blanket for the sofa, turn the heating down and snuggle up more

If you've a solid fuel Aga or Rayburn and you're not having a bath that day - just keep a large pan of water on the heat all day and use it for Washing and washing up.

Place heat reflectors behind radiators, especially those which are on external walls.

Fill fridges and freezers about three quarters full. This will not overwork the thermostat and will give space for the coolness to get round things quicker/