Energy audits: turn data into action
Get a detailed insight into your energy consumption and priority actions with our bespoke energy audits. Available to schools with an active Energy Sparks account, we offer both on-site audits and desktop review options to suit your needs and budget.
On-site energy audits
Following a detailed analysis of your energy consumption data and a visit to your site, we will provide you with an in-depth report and action plan. The site visit will include the use of a thermal imaging camera and other monitoring equipment to identify issues such as heat loss from doors and windows, and problems with insulation.
We welcome pupils to participate in our audits by shadowing our auditor and using our thermal imaging camera. We normally provide an initial feedback session to the eco-team and staff at the end of our visit, giving pupils the chance to ask questions and lead on next steps.
We welcome pupils to participate in our audits by shadowing our auditor and using our thermal imaging camera. We normally provide an initial feedback session to the eco-team and staff at the end of our visit, giving pupils the chance to ask questions and lead on next steps.
Prices
Primary school
Starting from:
£950 + VAT
Secondary school
Starting from:
£1,650 + VAT
Multi-site or independent school
Starting from:
£2,250 + VAT
Desktop energy reviews
Starting from:
£390 + VAT
Desktop energy reviews take place without a physical visit to the school and are based on the energy auditor's assessment of your school's energy consumption data, as presented on Energy Sparks.
The review consists of a one-hour online meeting with school representatives (typically the estate manager or caretaker, business manager, eco-team lead and one or two student representatives). The main focus is on quick, low-cost wins like changing boiler timings. The session can also review strategic capital investments, such as looking at the benefits of upgrading to LED lighting.
The review consists of a one-hour online meeting with school representatives (typically the estate manager or caretaker, business manager, eco-team lead and one or two student representatives). The main focus is on quick, low-cost wins like changing boiler timings. The session can also review strategic capital investments, such as looking at the benefits of upgrading to LED lighting.
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Getting the whole school involved in holiday switch-offs helped Damers First School cut electricity use by 12%
The Energy Sparks education programme has been fantastic in supporting the pupils' knowledge and understanding about reducing the amount of energy used within our school. The Scoreboard has inspired more actions and activities to be taken by the children to reduce the school's energy consumption. It is great to see the children taking what they have learned in school and implementing this into their own homes.Edd Moore - Class teacher & Eco Coordinator
Damers First School
Energy Sparks audit helped Mallaig High School reduce energy use by 38% and save around £3,400 compared with the previous year
Very detailed, knowledgeable, involved students really well, wealth of experience.Mark Crookes - Teacher
Mallaig High School, Highlands
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Helping a complex-needs school cut annual electricity consumption by 13%
The Energy Sparks service provides a comprehensive and user-friendly platform for schools. Its features enable us to easily access, analyse and delve into data, enhancing our understanding of energy usage and efficiency strategies. We now actively monitor electricity and gas consumption, as well as solar panel performance. Thanks to Energy Sparks, we've become more mindful of our energy usage and have identified effective ways to reduce it.Matthew Smith MBE - Business Manager
Sheringham Woodfields