Energy Sparks launches new Duke of Edinburgh’s Award volunteering programmes

by Nick Ashbee

Secondary pupils present Energy Sparks data to their class

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

12 Days of Energy Saving

by Sarah Rakowski

It’s December, and we’re officially in countdown mode for the holidays! So, in the spirit of the season, we’re gifting you some daily tips to help address some of the most common causes of energy waste in schools.

By working through our tips, you can get things set up nicely for the holidays…and can cross ‘worry about energy bills’ off your to-do list. Click on the text below to read more detail. →Read more

The five key energy saving actions to take this winter

by Sarah Rakowski

Facilities staff member adjusts a school's heating times.

Over the last couple of months, we have been sharing our top tips for cutting heating waste at your school. But we know that you are busy, and that things can feel overwhelming. So if you do only five things this winter – make it these… →Read more

An interview with…David Reed, Facilities Manager at Northampton Academy

by Sarah Rakowski

Northampton Academy has made some phenomenal energy savings since the school joined Energy Sparks three years ago. Here, the school’s Facilities Manager – David Reed – shares the secrets to their success… →Read more

Energy saving – the real bottom line

by Sarah Rakowski

Children at a climate march

Why should your school save energy? When budgets are tight and to-do lists are a mile long, it’s easy to focus on the bottom line – energy bills. But here is the real bottom line: cutting carbon is as fundamental to the future of young people as a good education.  →Read more

How to spot problems now your heating is on

by Nicola Webb

School user looks at Energy Sparks charts with a gesture of surprise.

So your heating is on and you think it’s set up correctly. But how can you be sure that everything is working as expected? Find out how Energy Sparks tools can help you stay on track to save energy this winter. →Read more

How to get your school’s heating set up correctly for winter

by Sarah Rakowski

Energy Sparks team member and school staff member look at the school's heating settings.

Are you suffering from energy bill anxiety in the run up to winter? Here, we share guidance on how to avoid energy waste by optimising your heating set up at the start of the season. →Read more

Climate-themed competitions and activities to help you save energy and inspire your pupils

by Nicola Webb

Energy Sparks team gives assembly. A child has been invited up to the front to demonstrate the effects of global warming, by piling jumpers on their head.

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

How to set an energy saving target at your school

by Nicola Webb

Nicola Webb helps school understand their energy use charts.

Setting energy saving targets for your school can be a great way to galvanise your team to take action, and to understand whether these actions are achieving meaningful impact. But how ambitious should you be? Here we offer some advice. →Read more

Five ways to make the best possible start to your energy saving this year

by Sarah Rakowski

A warm welcome to all our new Energy Sparks schools – and to our returning schools, welcome back! Here, we share our top tips to help you make the best possible start to energy saving this year. →Read more