Air conditioning

 Close all rooms that are not in use

 Close all windows and shut blinds

 Turn your air conditioner on early if you expect a hot day

Home heating

• Install reverse cycle air conditioning the cheapest  form of heating
• Close curtains and door when heaters, air conditioners are on
• Close curtains just before night time
• Turn off heaters, air conditioners  when you're not in the room
• Keep any north/west facing windows clean to allow the winter sun in
• Trim trees that may block the sun from coming in

Water heating

• Wash clothes in cold water - with today's modern soap powders and liquids it's usually just as effective
• Fill your electric jug with cold water
• Rinse dishes with cold water
• Wash lots of dishes at once making sure to use just enough hot water to do the job properly
• Wait until your dishwasher is full before doing a wash
• Do your laundry in fewer, larger loads
• Have short showers rather than a bath
• Check that your hot water cylinder thermostat is set between 55-60 degrees celsius

Home lighting

• Turn off lights in rooms that aren't being used
• Make sure lights and lampshades are clean to ensure you get maximum brightness
• Use the right strength bulb for your lighting needs - 40 watt bulbs are sufficient for desk and bedside lamps
• Use lightshades with white linings - they reflect more light

Cooking

• Use pots and pans that are suited for the size of the elements
• Keep the lid on pots and pans when cooking
• Boil water in a kettle rather than a pot on the stove
• Thaw food naturally and completely before cooking

Household appliances

• Dry your washing outside in the line as often as you can - it's usually better for your clothes too
• Don't overload your dryer
• Make sure the filter is clean on your dryer before you do a load
• Turn off your electric blanket before you go to sleep - the most efficient use of your electric blanket is to turn it on about an hour before you go to bed and turn it off before you go to sleep
• Unplug your TV when you go away for the weekend or on holiday
• Switch off appliances with standby facilities - this is also a good safety tip