Recent energy usage

Use (kWh) CO2 (kg) Cost (£) Potential savings % Change
Electricity Last week 3,280 428 £959 n/a -3.9%
Last year 150,000 20,900 £43,500 £19,200 +8.2%
Gas Last week 9,540 1,740 £506 n/a +1.3%
Last year 341,000 62,200 £18,100 £7,490 -5.0%
Electricity data: 27 May 2021 - 30 Mar 2025. Gas data: 26 Apr 2022 - 30 Mar 2025. How did we calculate these figures?

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Please note that your Trust's gas data is estimated between the 28th of February and 31st of March 2024 due to a data issue with your previous supplier

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Watch out - term time gas use has increased costing an extra £69 each week. Check whether heating thermostats are set to 18°C to save energy.

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There is a large variation in seasonal overnight electricity usage from 12 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 £3,100 annually.

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