News, updates and opinions from the EnergySparks Team
With global leaders due to meet next month for the UN’s 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30), we have some fun activities and competitions to help your pupils take meaningful action. We also have prizes up for grabs, so don’t miss out! →Read more
Following on from our recent article announcing the start of this year’s scoreboard competition, here we share further details on how to take part in our MAT Champion award, and how to nominate someone for our Facilities Manager prize. →Read more
If any of your pupils are struggling with what to do for the volunteering section of their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, why not suggest that they take a look at our new programmes? We provide ideas and suggested activities to help them complete their award while taking meaningful action on climate change. →Read more
From taking the right action at the right time to understanding your priorities, here we share our top tips and resources for getting your energy saving off to a great start. →Read more
It’s the start of the new academic year, and that means our scoreboard competition is officially underway! Read on to learn more about how it works and how to make a strong start. →Read more
Whether you are completely new to Energy Sparks, need a refresher, or want to show your colleagues how to get the most out of Energy Sparks, there is plenty of help available to you. Here’s where to find it… →Read more
Multi-Academy Trusts can play an important role in supporting their schools to save energy. Find out what our 2025/26 MAT Champion Award winners have been up to this year, and how they plan to build on their success. We’re delighted to announce that Aspire Academy Trust in Cornwall has won our inaugural MAT Champion Award. The award […] →Read more
In this interview, we speak to two of our scoreboard competition champions about what motivated them to take part, and what lessons they would like to share with other schools. →Read more
We are delighted to announce that the winner of our 2025/26 Pupil Power Award (£400) is Horsford Primary – Holt Road. In this interview, they share their insights and advice with other schools that are looking to replicate their success. →Read more
Unless your school is next to a solar farm, nuclear reactor or gas power station, an energy related field trip might be a challenge. This article identifies some of the places that you might want to explore with students that are all on your school site to improve their understanding of energy use at school. →Read more