The most obvious, and free, way to use less energy around the home is simply to turn things off when not in use, or use them less. When you leave a room, turn the light off. Turn your TV/computer off at the socket instead of leaving it on standby. Only boil the amount of water you need in your kettle. Defrost your freezer regularly. Doing these things alone can knock several pounds off your bill.
Sometimes you may need to spend a little money in order to save it; energy saving lightbulbs are a good example of this. Replacing the regular light bulbs in your home with these energy efficient ones can save you more on your bill than what the new bulbs would cost in the first place. The same goes for your 'white goods' - oven, fridge and washing machine - and other appliances such as kettles and microwaves. These all now come with an energy efficiency rating, which indicates how much kWh that particular model uses. If your current appliances are old, they may be using a substantial amount; consider spending a little and investing in newer, less energy-hungry models.
To reduce heating costs in the colder months, invest in draught excluders. When you have the heating on, turn the thermostat down a few degrees and close your curtains, tucking them behind the radiators if possible - this can save a small fortune on your heating bill. If there are radiators in rooms you don't use much, turn them off. There's no point heating a room if there's nobody in it.
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