Out of school hours electricity use

What is out of hours usage?

Out of hours electricity use is the amount of electricity used when the school is closed - overnight, at weekends and during the holidays.

Reducing out of hours electricity use is one of the easiest, and cheapest ways of saving lots of energy.

Note: The analysis within this page is based on the school opening hours set for your school. It is best to set these to be as accurate as you can so that you receive appropriate advice.

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Your out of hours usage

Over the last year 55% of your electricity was used when the school was closed. This has cost you £12,000 and led to emissions of 5,400kg CO2.

How do you compare?

How does your electricity usage out of school hours compare to other primary schools on Energy Sparks, with a similar number of pupils?

Your school

41,000 kWh

annual usage

Exemplar

<37,000 kWh

Well managed

<44,000 kWh

Action needed

>44,000 kWh

For more detail, compare with other schools in your group

What should you do next?

Make sure you switch off lights and electrical equipment on a daily basis and do a more thorough check before weekends and holidays.

Work with the pupils

Carry out a spot check to see if lights or electrical items are left on after school

Analyse your school energy use - when is your school occupied?

Analyse community use of your school buildings

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

Take action around the school

Create and maintain a holiday switch off list

Switched off lights and IT equipment after school

Upgraded security lights to LED

Upgraded security lights to PIR movement detectors

Energy Sparks supports Pennar Community School in partnership with Egni Coop