14 smart choices (highest savings first)

Saving (£)

Saving (tCO2)

1. Run equipment on a cheap tariff overnight.

£659

0

2. Turn the thermostat down by one degree and only heat occupied rooms.

£155

0.65

3. Use a smart meter to reduce your energy costs.

£153

0.31

4. Only laundry once a week and avoid the tumble dryer.

£88

0.37

5. Spend 4 minutes in the shower and bath less often.

£82

0.34

6. Fit a regulated shower head.

£70

0.29

7. Set heating and hot water to match your schedule.

£62

0.26

8. Switch off standby (or fit smart plugs).

£55

0.05

9. Fit LED lights and turn them off after leaving the room.

£50

0.04

10. Draught-proof doors and windows and fit secondary glazing.

£45

0.19

11. Top up insulation in the loft and on your ground floor.

£35

0.15

12. Fill a kettle only to what you need and use a thermos.

£36

0.03

13. Only run a dishwasher when full and fit an aerator on taps.

£14

0.01

14. Install draught excluders to chimneys and vents.

£15

0.06

TOTAL potential saving (per household)

£1,519

2.75 tonnes CO2e