1) Washing clothes in cold water can save on energy costs associated with heating water. Plus, it can stop your clothes merging colours.
2) Use timers or motion sensors for your outdoor lights. This way, they'll only be on when needed, reducing unnecessary energy and saving you money.
3) Remember to unplug your TV, microwave, toaster etc when not in use. This prevents standby power consumption and helps save energy.
4) If you're cooking up a storm in the kitchen, use energy-efficient appliances (e.g. air fryers, microwaves). They consume less energy but still do the job.
5) Cleaning the coils of fridges can help boost the energy efficiency of your fridge. Also, remember to avoid putting hot food in straight the fridge - let it cool first!
6) Take advantage of natural daylight during the day by opening curtains and blinds. In the evening, use energy efficient LED lights.
