Recent energy usage

Use (kWh) CO2 (kg) Cost (£) Potential savings % Change
Electricity and Solar PV Last week 18,900 3,400 £6,820 n/a +1.9%
Last year 787,000 101,000 £284,000 £103,000 +18%
Gas Last week 68,500 12,500 £3,860 n/a +12%
Last year 3,490,000 638,000 £197,000 £150,000 -2.6%
Electricity data: 1 Aug 2018 - 19 Nov 2024. Gas data: 6 Nov 2020 - 17 Nov 2024. How did we calculate these figures?

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You have completed 2/10 of the activities in the The BIG Question - How can switching off appliances help reduce our carbon footprint? programme
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Last week the school's electricity baseload was 34% more than the average over the last year. If this continues it will cost £57,000 more over the next year. 

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Annual electricity consumption has increased by 120,000 kWh compared to last year. What can you switch off to make a difference?

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James Gillespie's High School

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

Date Points Activity
13 Aug 2024 0 Started working towards their energy saving target
28 Nov 2023 10 Understand how our carbon emissions cause the Greenhouse Effect and Climate change
17 Nov 2023 - Started a transport survey
17 Nov 2023 5 Make sun tea
14 Nov 2023 20 Set up an Energy or Eco team to lead on energy efficiency at your school