This is a quick way to save yourself some money and it’s likely you won’t even notice!

However, if there are elderly people or people with health issues living in your house, this might not be suitable so do what’s right for you.

Wash your clothes at a cool and efficient 30 degrees and all that will shrink is your carbon footprint. If we all did this, it would be the equivalent of taking almost 400,000 cars off the road.

Most modern detergents are designed to work perfectly at these temperatures so you’ll still get your whites sparkling.

Bristol Energy Network found that if the whole city switched to LEDs, it would represent a saving of almost 5% of the whole city’s annual carbon emissions!

There are different options so you’ll need to do a bit of research to make the right choice for the different rooms in your house. Energy Saving Trust has some handy tips.

Also, there’s a bit more of an upfront cost but you’ll easily make the money back with cheaper bills.

With heating and hot water making up over half of our yearly bills, make sure you’re not wasting money needlessly.

If you’re not quite sure what all the controls do, you’re not alone! But by doing a quick Google or digging out the manual, you can make your thermostats and timers work most efficiently for you and your family.

Change tariffs and support the UK’s growing renewables industry.

Not only will this reduce your carbon emissions, it will also show the industry that there’s demand for zero carbon energy.

There are lots of options out there – use a comparison website to find the best one for you.

Draught proofing is one of the cheapest ways to keep your home cosier.

If you’re partial to a bit of DIY, you can block up common gaps like open chimneys and spaces under doors and around windows. Or get a professional in – we won’t tell anyone!

The most sustainable energy is the energy you don’t use! Better insulation means you’ll be putting the heating on less.

There’s a whole range of options, including loft insulation, cavity wall and underfloor. Bristol’s Energy Service outlines the options and also might be able to provide financial support.

Boiler need replacing? From solar panels to air source heat pumps, there are lots of ways to power your home in a more sustainable way.

Get the lowdown on all the technologies from Bristol’s Centre for Sustainable Energy – including what incentives are available.

Did you know you can help grow Bristol’s local green energy supply?

Bristol Energy Co-op is a community-owned energy cooperative, with members receiving interest on the money they invest.

It’s raised over £14m in the last decade!

This is a quick way to save yourself some money and it’s likely you won’t even notice!

However, if there are elderly people or people with health issues living in your house, this might not be suitable so do what’s right for you.

Wash your clothes at a cool and efficient 30 degrees and all that will shrink is your carbon footprint. If we all did this, it would be the equivalent of taking almost 400,000 cars off the road.

Most modern detergents are designed to work perfectly at these temperatures so you’ll still get your whites sparkling.

Bristol Energy Network found that if the whole city switched to LEDs, it would represent a saving of almost 5% of the whole city’s annual carbon emissions!

There are different options so you’ll need to do a bit of research to make the right choice for the different rooms in your house. Energy Saving Trust has some handy tips.

Also, there’s a bit more of an upfront cost but you’ll easily make the money back with cheaper bills.

With heating and hot water making up over half of our yearly bills, make sure you’re not wasting money needlessly.

If you’re not quite sure what all the controls do, you’re not alone! But by doing a quick Google or digging out the manual, you can make your thermostats and timers work most efficiently for you and your family.

Change tariffs and support the UK’s growing renewables industry.

Not only will this reduce your carbon emissions, it will also show the industry that there’s demand for zero carbon energy.

There are lots of options out there – use a comparison website to find the best one for you.

Draught proofing is one of the cheapest ways to keep your home cosier.

If you’re partial to a bit of DIY, you can block up common gaps like open chimneys and spaces under doors and around windows. Or get a professional in – we won’t tell anyone!

The most sustainable energy is the energy you don’t use! Better insulation means you’ll be putting the heating on less.

There’s a whole range of options, including loft insulation, cavity wall and underfloor. Bristol’s Energy Service outlines the options and also might be able to provide financial support.

Boiler need replacing? From solar panels to air source heat pumps, there are lots of ways to power your home in a more sustainable way.

Get the lowdown on all the technologies from Bristol’s Centre for Sustainable Energy – including what incentives are available.

Did you know you can help grow Bristol’s local green energy supply?

Bristol Energy Co-op is a community-owned energy cooperative, with members receiving interest on the money they invest.

It’s raised over £14m in the last decade!