Energy Sparks supports Birchgrove Comprehensive School in partnership with Egni Coop
| Use (kWh) | CO2 (kg) | Cost (£) | Potential savings | % Change | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | Last week | 4,790 | 583 | £1,770 | n/a | +6.2% | |
| Last year | 227,000 | 31,600 | £84,200 | £11,000 | -5.2% | ||
| Gas | Last week | 8,880 | 1,620 | £933 | n/a | +10% | |
| Last year | 449,000 | 82,000 | £47,200 | £34,000 | -0.4% |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd | Ysgol Ger y Llan | 10 | Be an Energy Hero |
| 3rd | Ysgol Ger y Llan | 20 | Invite in an expert |
| 4th | St Joseph’s RC Primary School, Penarth | 20 | Set up an Energy or Eco team to lead on energy efficiency at your school |
| - | St Patrick's RC Primary School | 0 | Started working towards their energy saving target |
A list of recent adult and pupil-led activities at this school
| Date | Points | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 09 May 2024 | 30 | Upgraded kitchen appliances |
| 29 Apr 2024 | 30 | Switched off heating for the summer |
| 12 Mar 2024 | 35 | Get expert advice on fitting solar panels |
| 09 Feb 2024 | 10 | Turned off fridges and freezers in the school holidays |
| 04 Feb 2024 | 35 | Changed central heating set temperature |
| 21 Dec 2023 | 15 | Understand your school's baseload |
| 21 Dec 2023 | 35 | Students and staff create a holiday switch off checklist |
| 21 Dec 2023 | 30 | Switched off hot water in school holidays |
| 14 Dec 2023 | 5 | Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on after school |
| 24 Nov 2023 | 30 | Run a Layer Up Power Down Day |