Accrington Academy

Queens Road West, Accrington BB5 4FF
Secondary

Recent energy usage

Use (kWh) CO2 (kg) Cost (£) Potential savings % Change
Electricity and Solar PV Last week 24,600 5,160 £4,940 n/a +2.5%
Last year 1,100,000 136,000 £221,000 £141,000 -5.9%
Gas Last week 57,900 10,600 £4,400 n/a +3.9%
Last year 1,990,000 364,000 £152,000 £85,200 -4.3%
Electricity data: 2 Oct 2020 - 15 Dec 2024. Gas data: 1 Oct 2022 - 17 Dec 2024. How did we calculate these figures?

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You have completed 0/6 of the activities in the Cut Out the High Carbon Commute programme
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Unfortunately you are not meeting your target to reduce your electricity usage

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Well done, you are making progress towards achieving your target to reduce your gas usage!

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Last year you used 100,000 kWh of gas and 39,000 kWh of electricity in the Xmas 2023 holidays. Turn off your heating, hot water and electrical appliances to save around £16,000 this year. 

Last weekend 11,000 kWh of gas was used costing £830. Switch off the heating at the weekend to save energy!

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You need to score more than 255 points to overtake the next school!

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You are in 2nd place on the North-West England scoreboard and 54th place nationally.

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1st

255

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Recent activity on your scoreboard

Schools score points by recording their activities to investigate their energy use, learning about energy, and taking energy saving actions around their school.

Place School Points Activity
1st Oasis Academy - Aspinal 10 Switched off lights and IT equipment after school
1st Oasis Academy - Aspinal 30 Changed central heating operating times
1st Oasis Academy - Aspinal 15 Other
1st Oasis Academy - Aspinal 10 Checked fridge and freezer door seals

What's been going on?

A list of recent adult and pupil-led activities at this school

Date Points Activity
14 Nov 2024 30 Run a campaign to switch off electrical equipment overnight
07 Nov 2024 30 Started a campaign to keep the doors and windows closed when the heating is on
31 Oct 2024 5 Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on after school
31 Oct 2024 20 Set up an Energy or Eco team to lead on energy efficiency at your school
16 Jul 2024 30 Create and maintain a holiday switch off list
16 Jul 2024 10 Analyse your school energy use - when is your school occupied?
16 Jul 2024 10 Introduced an energy efficiency reward system
01 Jul 2024 0 Started working towards their energy saving target