With many householders aiming to spend less on household bills and save more this Christmas and New Year, OFTEC, which represents the domestic oil heating industry, has issued tips to help consumers be more energy smart.

Replace your shower head with an energy efficient one. The shower is the biggest consumer of water in the home using a quarter of the household total. If you've got a shower that takes hot water straight from your boiler or hot water tank, you may be able to fit a water-efficient shower head that could reduce your hot water usage while still enjoying the sensation of a powerful shower.