Switch lights off when not in use;

Do not to leave appliances such as hi-fis and TVs on standby;

Avoid locating your fridge next to the cooker;

Install showers, these use less than half the amount of hot water used by taking a bath;

Buy energy saving light bulbs, as they use only a quarter of the electricity used by ordinary bulbs and will last about 12 times longer;

Do not set your heating and hot water too high. It can be set to the exact temperature you need using a thermostat. A reduction of just 1 degree C could reduce your heating bills by as much as 10 percent;

Fill your kettle with only the amount of water you need and use appropriate sized pots for the food you are cooking;

If you are going to purchase new appliances for your home, look for the most energy efficient models. All new white goods are labelled with a European Union energy label giving an A-G efficiency rating (A being the most efficient and G the least efficient). The most energy efficient goods will also bear an 'energy efficiency recommended' label.

Click here http://www.est.org.uk/myhome/efficientproducts/products/ for details on top energy efficient products.