When you are considering purchasing a new household appliance such as a fridge, freezer, washing machine, dryer or dishwasher, check out the energy label. These labels give the appliance an energy efficiency rating from A (most energy efficient) to G (least energy efficient). An 'A' rated appliance will use less than half the energy of a 'G' rated appliance of the same type - this means half the electricity costs too!

When you are purchasing a washing machine or dishwasher the energy labels will also say how much water the models use. If you are currently on metered water or might be in the future a water efficient model will save you money too.