1. Saving energy

2. Heating tips Don’t turn up the heating unless you really need to Unless it’s just too cold for comfort, try to keep your thermostat at 19°C. Leave plenty of space around radiators Putting furniture in front of a radiator means it will need to work harder to heat the room Don’t heat unused space Storerooms or corridors don’t need to be kept as warm as areas in which people spend long periods of time

3. Electrical appliances * If you're shopping for a new dishwasher, boiler or even just light bulbs, always look for the Energy Saving Recommended logo. * It's your guarantee that these products have met the strict criteria on energy efficiency, will cost less to run and help reduce carbon emissions.

4. Washing machine and dishwashers The kitchen is the first place to look when aiming to cut down on energy use. One new energy-saving dishwasher, the A- rated Bosch Exxcel SMS69L09GB,is a free- standing model that has the capacity to wash 14 place settings and is available in silver and white.Bosch Exxcel SMS69L09GB