Switch off Standby

You can save around £30 a year by remembering to turn off your appliances on standby mode and to unplug chargers when not in use.

Draught-proof Windows and Doors

Older homes lose heat through draughts around doors and windows, gaps around the floor, or through the chimney. Draught-proofing of windows and doors and blocking cracks in floors and skirting boards can save around £20 a year on energy bills.

Turn off the Lights

Turn off the lights when you’re not using them or when you leave a room. This can save you around £15 a year on your annual energy bills.

Replacing all lights in your home with LED bulbs could help save even more.

Washing

You can save around £5 a year on your energy bills if you use your washing machine more carefully by following the steps below:
Use your washing machine on a 30-degree cycle.

Reduce your washing machine by one run per week for a year.

When using your washing machine, always use it on a full load, or use a half-load programme for smaller loads.

Turn your Thermostat Down

Turn your thermostat down by one degree at a time to discover a comfortable temperature. Each degree typically saves around £80 a year.

Heating and Hot Water

Reduce your shower time by just one minute each day and save up to £7 per person per year on energy bills. If you use a water-efficient showerhead, a household of four people could save an extra £70 a year on gas for water heating, and £115 a year on water bills if they have a water meter. 

Insulating your hot water cylinder is one of the simplest ways to conserve energy and save money. Fitting a British standard jacket 80mm thick to your hot water cylinder could save £35 a year.

Source: Energy Saving Trust