For a modern condensing boiler, keep the temperature of the radiators low so it runs most efficiently to save between eight and 12 per cent of your gas use
Set your thermostat to the lowest comfortable temperature (in smaller homes savings will be lower)
Bleed radiators to remove trapped air and move furniture away from them to help warm air flow more easily
Drop temperature of washing machine to 30 degrees or lower (use any eco settings and do one less cycle a week)
Dry clothes outside instead of in a tumble dryer
Switch to LED lightbulbs - they can cost more but have a longer lifespan and save money over time
Adding insulation
Upgrading windows and doors
Draft proofing strips cost around £10 from DIY shops but you can fit them yourself to window gaps and heavy curtains and are easy to install
Loft insulation
Use draught excluders around your front and back doors in particular
Older electronics such as desktop computers or game consoles could be using up to £100 of electricity a year when they’re not in use so always turn them off at the plug socket when not using them
Turn lights off when not in rooms
Use more candles to light rooms
Reduce the amount of time spent in the shower (cutting it from eight to four minutes could save £70 a year, based on five showers a week)
Only charge mobile phone and laptops etc when necessary
Keep usage of household appliances such as kettle, washing machine, games consoles and microwaves to a minimum
