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How to save energy in schools

If you're new to energy saving, view our online training tool videos to find out how much you can save. See below for three areas to focus on for reducing energy in schools.

Heating and hot water: this can account for 60% of your total energy costs. Read our low cost housekeeping tips and advice for implementation of energy efficient equipment to find out how you could reduce your heating costs by up to a third.

Lighting: On average, 25% of an organisation’s electricity costs come from lighting. Find out how you can cut these costs by up to a third while reducing your carbon footprint and improving the working environment for your staff.

Energy management: get buy-in for energy saving across all levels of the organisation, from appointing an energy manager and monitoring energy use, to developing an action plan and training staff.

Next steps

Walk round checklist – schools energy savings	View our video-based online training tool	Create an action plan for your site

Apply for energy efficiency financing	Get tax relief on energy saving equipment

To know more

Schools overview: energy saving opportunities

A whole school approach: management guide

Focus on local authority school estates

Energy efficient refurbishment of schools

Energy saving advice: building fabric, building controls, office equipment, more topics

Case study: St Edwards College voluntary aided school

Case study: Friends’ school independent school

Find out about our expert advice and services for public sector schools, or see a full list of all our services. For further information, call our telephone advice line free on 0800 085 2005

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