Energy bills can be a worry for many Britons, especially over the winter period.
More time spent indoors and colder weather outside means higher heating bills and more money spent on energy.
Cooking over the Christmas period can also hike up bills, with feasting being an important part of the festive season.
New tops by N Power have revealed how to keep costs down this Christmas, by cooking Christmas dinner in a certain way.
Published on the energy supplier’s website, the Christmas cooking tips cover everything from preparation to cooking.
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According to N Power, if it important to ensure all food is thoroughly defrosted and at room temperature before cooking.
Having food at food temperate will reduce cooking time, therefore saving energy.
Another sneaky little tip is getting all members of the family involved in the cooking.
This means you’ll save energy as other appliances and lights won’t be switched on in other rooms, and heating can be turned off too.
As per the website, the whole dinner takes three and a half hours to cook, with a turkey cooking most efficiently at 180 degrees celsius for an hour and a half, then a further 45 minutes.
Another tip is not pre-heating the oven hours before cooking, as it’s not needed.
As the oven heats up slowly, the turkey will cook more thoroughly, also saving money on energy.
It is also important to roast all vegetables in the same tray to reduce oven time and also washing up.
The same goes for boiled vegetables, with sports, leeks and carrots all able to be cooked in one pot on the stove.
N Power also recommended turning the oven off when the turkey and roasted veggies are finished cooking, not leaving it on to keep the food warm.
The oven will retain its temperature for a while, using less energy and keeping food warm.
Christmas cooking aside, there are plenty of other ways to save money on utility bills this winter.
The modern British home is full of devices that eat up energy, with TVs, wifi routers and many other devices often constantly remaining on.
While many household objects use up little energy when left on, one item that does can add a significant amount to your final energy bill.
It has been revealed that simply turning off lights when not using them can actually save Britons up to £800.