Switch to energy efficient light bulbs. The bulbs last 12 times longer(1) and for each bulb you fit, you could save up to £7 on your annual electricity bill.

Take a shower instead of a bath - you'll use a staggering 40% less water.(2)

Make the most of the warm weather at this time of year by drying your clothes outside instead of using tumble driers and radiators - what's more it's absolutely free.

Did you know that turning your thermostat down by just 1 degree centigrade could cut your annual bills by up to 10%, it could save around £49 a year.(3)

Did you know that TVs, videos, and stereos left on stand-by use around 70% of the power they use when on? Switch them off when not in use and you could save around £17 a year.(5)

Spend just £10 on a British standard jacket to lag your hot water tank with and lag the pipe leading from the boiler to the hot water tank at £3 per metre. You could make an annual saving of £15 to £20.(4)

After 15 years, a boiler's effectiveness and reliability is greatly reduced and it may be using up more gas than you need. Replace an ageing boiler with an energy efficient 'A' rated gas condensing boiler.

Most appliances, such as boilers, washing machines, dishwashers, fridges and freezers have an energy rating, ranging from the energy efficient 'A++' to the expensive to run 'G'. An 'A' rated appliance may be more expensive than an equivalent 'E' rated machine but will use up to 30% less energy.
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