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Recommended activities and actions

Find your next energy saving activity to score points for your school, win prizes, reduce your energy usage and learn more about energy and climate change

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Based on your energy usage

These suggestions are based on our analysis of your energy usage data

Thermometers are put in each classroom to monitor room temperature

Run a campaign to switch off electrical equipment overnight

Pupils talk to the school business or estate manager about improving the efficiency of school lighting

Pupils talk to the school business or estates manager about Improving your school's insulation

Label lights and appliances to show which should be left on or turned off

Changed heating frost protection settings

Introduced an energy efficiency reward system

Turned off fridges and freezers in the school holidays

Comprehensive review of boiler control settings

Started a whole school switch-off campaign

Based on your recent activity

These suggestions are based on your most recently recorded activity

Run a switch off campaign

Research renewable energy cooperatives or initiatives in your area.

Monitor whether electrical appliances and lights are left on or on standby after school.

Monitor whether outside doors and windows are closed during cold weather

Understanding energy bills and house hold energy use

Attended Energy Sparks training

Cleaned windows to reduce need for lighting

Added loft or wall insulation

Added timers to printers and photocopiers

Added cavity wall insulation

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Browse and search through our list of 180 pupil-led activities

Browse and search through our list of 77 adult-led actions

Look at our analysis to identify areas to prioritise activity

View recent alerts for your school to identify some immediate priorities

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