Explore energy saving actions

Recording energy saving actions will earn Energy Sparks points and allow you to see selected charts annotated with your actions. This will help you to identify whether your actions have saved energy.

Behaviour change

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Started a whole school switch-off campaign

Switched off fume cupboards after school

Turned off fridges and freezers in the school holidays

Started a campaign to open blinds and switch off lights

Building fabric change

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Installed lights with occupacy sensors

Upgraded security lights to LED

Added insulation to hot water tanks and pipes

Added loft or wall insulation

Heating system configuration change

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Changed central heating set temperature

Switched off hot water at weekends

Changed central heating operating times

Change heating end time

Operational Changes

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Introduced a meat-free day for school dinners

Provided portable heaters for staff working in school holidays rather than heating the whole school

School governors discuss energy efficiency

Fixed dripping hot taps

Policies

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Introduce a policy on classroom temperature

Write an energy action plan for your school

Declare a Climate Emergency

Write a policy on transportation to school

Upgrades to appliances

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Upgraded whiteboards

Upgraded kitchen appliances

Upgraded computers

Upgraded IT servers