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AN TAISCEThe National Trust for
Ireland
Caitríona Cunningham
Green-Schools Officer
ENERGY FLAGEnergy Conservation &
Renewable Energy
EnergyEnergy
Energy is the ability to do work
Greenhouse GasesGreenhouse Gases
Carbon Dioxide
Methane Gas
Nitrogen Oxide
Non-renewable EnergyNon-renewable Energy
Effects of Climate ChangeEffects of Climate Change
Renewable EnergyRenewable Energy
Renewable Energy in the EURenewable Energy in the EU
How can we get our green flag for energy?
1. Conserve energy2. Encourage the use of renewable
forms of energy
Ways to conserve energy
Encourage the use of renewable forms of energy
• Switch to Airtricity• Set up a wind turbine• Set up photovoltaic cells• Use solar heat collectors• Install geothermal heating • Use wood pellet boilers
6 steps for success
• Green school’s committee• Measure the amount of electricity used in your
school• Activities to conserve electricity - turn off appliances• Measure the amount of electricity used in your
school after conserving electricity• Talk about energy conservation & renewable energy
to your friends and families• Green code