Lea Forest Primary Academy

Lea Forest Primary Academy Hurstcroft Road Kitts Green Birmingham B33 9RD
Primary

Recent energy usage

Use (kWh) CO2 (kg) Cost (£) Potential savings % Change
Electricity Last week 2,390 238 £690 n/a +160%
Last year 190,000 17,800 £52,800 £22,500 -0.4%
Gas Last week 587 107 £43.10 n/a +300%
Last year 274,000 50,100 £20,100 £7,830 +5.3%
Electricity data: 1 Jan 2021 - 13 Sep 2024. Gas data: 1 Oct 2021 - 11 Sep 2024. How did we calculate these figures?

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You have completed 4/6 of the activities in the Cut Out the High Carbon Commute programme
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Look out! Gas use in the Summer holidays has increased by 1,500% compared to Summer half term. Between Tuesday 23 Jul 2024 and Sunday 1 Sep 2024 you used 860 kWh of gas at a cost of £63. Adjusting for changes in outside temperature, this is an increase of £60 and 150 kg CO2 compared to the Summer half term holidays. Ask the school site manager to check the heating controls to reduce gas use during the school holidays.

There is a large variation in seasonal overnight electricity usage from 25 kW in the winter to 7.7 kW in the summer. This suggests electric heating is left running overnight during the winter or the school has inefficient security or flood lights. Change electric heater settings and improve lighting efficiency to save £12,000 annually.

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Recent activity across Energy Sparks

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

School Points Activity
North Wootton Academy 10 Run a regular assembly about saving energy
North Wootton Academy 5 Appoint pupil energy monitors in all classes
North Wootton Academy 5 Label lights and appliances to show which should be left on or turned off
Stokes Wood Primary School 10 Appoint pupil energy monitors in all classes

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Date Points Activity
24 Jun 2024 20 Run an assembly about the high carbon commute
24 Jun 2024 5 Conduct a transport survey
24 Jun 2024 30 Hold a sustainable travel theme day
14 Jun 2024 10 Share the energy saving message with parents and the local community
11 Jun 2024 10 Pupils meet the Business Manager to discuss the school's energy usage and bills
07 Jun 2024 20 Hold an assembly to introduce your school to Energy Sparks
21 May 2024 10 Analyse your school energy use - when is your school occupied?
21 May 2024 10 Understand how our transportation choices impact the environment
15 May 2024 20 Set up an Energy or Eco team to lead on energy efficiency at your school
10 May 2024 15 Run a regular assembly about saving energy