Recent energy usage

Use (kWh) CO2 (kg) Cost (£) Potential savings % Change
Electricity Last week 1,220 168 £382 n/a +29%
Last year 63,100 8,020 £23,700 £18,100 +110%
Electricity data: 1 Sep 2021 - 13 Sep 2024. How did we calculate these figures?

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Bad News!  Your school's electricity use in the Summer 2024 holidays has increased by 170% compared to Summer 2023. Between Saturday 20 Jul 2024 and Sunday 1 Sep 2024 you used 5,800 kWh at a cost of £1,800. This is an increase of 3,600 kWh compared to the same period in the holidays last year and released an extra 200 kg CO2.

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There is a large variation in seasonal overnight electricity usage from 5.1 kW in the winter to 3.1 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 £2,700 annually.

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Energy Sparks supports Puncheston Community Primary School in partnership with Egni Coop