Low energy light bulbs use about a tenth of the energy than standard bulbs and can last up to 10 years. Apparently, Madonna and Guy Richie are fighting over who gets to keep the bulbs they got as a wedding present.

A little lagging goes a long way. Insulate your home and you'll be warmer and richer. In fact, by padding out the average home you could save you around £200 per year, which roughly equates to one Manolo Blahnik shoe.

If left on standby, a television, hi-fi or computer can still burn up to 40% of the energy they take to run when switched on. Why don't you burn up some energy too by getting off the sofa and turning them off at the switch?

Turning down your central heating by just one degree could cut your energy bills by 10%. Plus, it gives you an opportunity to pull on a tight sweater, tell your loved one you're cold and demand a hug.

A nice smart insulated jacket for your hot water tank will cost a fraction of a cashmere coat (£12) but will keep your water hotter than a Vindaloo served in a sauna with a side order of weapons grade jalapenos.

By taking a shower you'll only use around a third of the water you would need for a bath. It's quicker, cleaner and much better on the planet and your pocket. Go on, go for gold and shower.

Do your weekly wash at 30 degrees. Your whites will be just as white but your bank balance will be a little less in the red. Also, save energy on hanging your clothes out to dry; just watch out for the tumbleweed on your tumble drier.

Around £140 million is wasted every year by people in the UK leaving the lights on in empty rooms. By our count that's worth roughly four times David Beckham's annual salary... ok, he's worth leaving the lights on for.

After all that saving you deserve a nice cup of tea. But remember, a watched kettle never boils, well, erm it does, but it will do it a lot quicker if you only boil the amount of water you actually need.