1. Insulation
Nearly 50% of the heat in a typical home is lost through its walls and roof. Make sure these areas are insulated to the highest possible standard. You could save up to £100 per year on heating bills.

2. Heating
Don't overheat your home, use your heating to reach the temperature you need and make sure you know how to use the controls properly. Turning the thermostat down by 1% can save up to 10% on fuel bills.

3. Lighting
Replace ordinary light bulbs with energy saving ones. They use about 1/4 of the energy and last up to 15 times longer. They can save around £10 a year. Remember to turn lights off when leaving a room.

4. Boiling water
Don't overfill the kettle for just one drink. An electric kettle is one of the biggest energy users in the home.

5. Hot Water
Make sure your hot water tank is lagged with a suitable jacket. These can pay for themselves within a few months. Never have your thermostat set above 60C. Having a shower uses much less water than a bath.

6. Washing
Wait until you have a full load before using the washing machine, or use the 1/2 load setting. Using the 40C cycle rather than the 60C cycle uses a 1/3 less electricity.

7. Draught proofing
Fitting draught proofing to windows and doors can be relatively easy and cheap and can save up to £15 on annual fuel bills. Closing the curtains at dusk can stop heat escaping

8. Windows
Consider fitting secondary or replacement glazing where appropriate. Double glazing can halve the heat lost through windows and save around £40 per year on fuel bills.

9. Electrical Appliances
Don't leave appliances on stand by; they can still use up to 25% of the full amount of energy. This includes TVs, stereos, computers etc.

10. Fridges and Freezers
Defrost fridges and freezers regularly. Don't leave the door open for longer than necessary and don't put hot or warm food straight into the fridge - allow it to cool down first.