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The Joseph Whitaker School

Warsop Lane, Rainworth, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG21 0AG
Secondary

Recent energy usage

Use (kWh) CO2 (kg) Cost (£) Potential savings % Change
Electricity and Solar PV Last week 12,100 748 £1,810 n/a +0.7%
Last year 637,000 39,800 £95,600 £31,900 +4.5%
Gas Last week 7,410 1,350 £222 n/a +66%
Last year 1,480,000 270,000 £44,300 £21,600 n/a
Electricity data: 1 Apr 2021 - 3 Oct 2026. Gas data: 9 Oct 2024 - 1 Oct 2026. How did we calculate these figures?

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Reminders

We are displaying gas data from 3 of your 4 gas meters. We have requested the data for the remaining gas meter, and will add it to your account once it becomes available. In addition, since your switch to Smartest Energy in April, we have been unable to access the data for two of your minor-use electricity meters (approximately 2.5% of usage). Therefore please keep in mind that the displayed usage data represents the majority, but not the entirety, of your energy use. Your school has solar panels and a battery. Total electricity consumption on Energy Sparks includes the electricity used that has been imported from the electricity grid and generated by your solar panels. However, we are unable to present data to show how much electricity is stored in or released from your battery. The total amount of electricity used by your school should be accurate, but the time of day that this happens may not be. Keep this in mind when reviewing out of hours electricity consumption.

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Unfortunately you are not meeting your target to reduce your electricity usage

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Unfortunately you are not meeting your target to reduce your gas usage

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Last year you used 55,800 kWh of gas and 17,700 kWh of electricity in the Autumn half term 2025 holidays. Turn off your heating, hot water and electrical appliances to save around £4,330 this year. 
There is a large variation in your school's seasonal overnight electricity usage from 76.8 kW in the winter to 29.3 kW in the summer. This suggests heating is left running overnight during the winter. This can either be electric heating, or other types of heating that requires electricity for pumps or fans. Change heating settings to save £8,400 annually. 
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Recent activity on your scoreboard

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

Place School Points Activity
3rd Greenstone Primary School 10 Checked fridge and freezer door seals
4th Martin High School 50 Wrote an energy action plan for your school
9th Bilton C of E Junior School 30 Set up an Energy or Eco team to lead on energy efficiency at your school
2nd Briar Hill Primary School 10 Checked fridge and freezer door seals

What's been going on?

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

Date Points Activity
09 Jun 2026 30 Fitted battery storage
19 Mar 2026 30 Introduce a policy on switching off lights, computers, and other information technology equipment
19 Mar 2026 30 Carry out a campaign to inform staff and pupils about the importance of classroom layout to keep the heating running efficiently
16 Mar 2026 30 Investigate options for making your school fully energy efficient
05 Mar 2026 30 Investigate options for making your school fully energy efficient
03 Mar 2026 10 Switched off lights on sunny days
03 Mar 2026 30 Build a model floating wind turbine
02 Mar 2026 10 Switched off lights and IT equipment after school
13 Feb 2026 20 Holiday turn off
13 Feb 2026 10 Turned off fridges and freezers in the school holidays