General energy

Energy ThemeEnergy Theme

Ideas from Sligo and Leitrim schools in 2009

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Environmental ReviewEnvironmental ReviewStart recording weekly ESB / Gas metre

readings in a copy that is kept in a safe place

What uses energy in the school – record and map

Wattage surveyWhat is wasting energy in the school?

Electricity monitors e.g. OWLHeating / Draught survey – temperature

of roomsReview energy bills - heating oilAttitudes survey – school and homeCarbon Footprint

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DATA COLLECTIONDATA COLLECTIONESB bills are frequently estimatedRead the metre!!Record Electricity / gas usage in KWh (NOT EURO)

Compare usage data with same month (seasonal usage)

Take into account:◦ Number of days in school◦ Extension?◦ Note any other factors that might influence

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ActionsActionsHigh Cost

◦Insulation ◦Replace windows and doors◦www.energyeducation.ie

Low Cost◦Change lights◦Reflective strips at back of radiators◦Draught excluders / insulating strip

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No CostNo CostLights and Appliances OFF

NO STANDBY

Turn down thermostat / timerClose windows and doorsClose blinds and curtains at night

◦ And open in the day!Re-organise furnitureSwitch off campaign – assembly,

energy and door monitors in each classroom, LOLO (last one out lights off)

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Raising AwarenessRaising AwarenessAction Days Low Energy Day Energy themed fancy dress Energy week Visits to energy producers – wind farm, coal

mine, hydro plant, power station.... SEI workshops

Slogan and poster competitionsSave energy remindersEnergy themed RAP / DramaGreen CodeNotice Board

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Raising Awareness – Energy Saving Raising Awareness – Energy Saving WeekWeek

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Energy saving pledgesEnergy saving pledges

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Energy saving pledgesEnergy saving pledges

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Action Day – Low Energy Action Day – Low Energy DaysDays

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Save energy remindersSave energy reminders

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CompetitionCompetitionss

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Energy themed Fancy Energy themed Fancy DressDress

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Curriculum LinksCurriculum Links

SESE Geography and Science◦Science: Energy and Forces strand◦Concentrate on Environmental

Awareness and Care strand◦5th/6th

Energy Generation Ways of reducing usage Renewable Energy

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55thth and 6 and 6thth class – Climate class – Climate ChangeChange

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55thth and 6 and 6thth class – Renewable class – Renewable EnergyEnergy

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Infants – GUZZLER!!Infants – GUZZLER!!

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Carbon Footprint – Culfadda Carbon Footprint – Culfadda NSNS

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WorkshopsWorkshops

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SEI ExperimentsSEI Experiments

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