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

Text panel reads: "Special interview: David Reed - Northampton Academy". Image on the right shows David standing next to a decommissioned boiler, and smiling to camera.

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

Let’s get outside! Ideas, resources and inspiration for Walk to School Week (19th – 23rd May)

by Sarah Rakowski

Boy with blue backpack approaches school by foot.

Are you ready for Walk to School Week, which will run from 19th – 23rd May? If not, we’re here to help! Our cut out the high carbon commute programme takes the stress out of planning by providing ideas and resources to help you and your pupils take action. →Read more

Help us fund free Energy Sparks places for schools through Big Give

by Sarah Rakowski

This week, Big Give will be doubling donations to Energy Sparks. Any money we raise will go towards providing free Energy Sparks places for schools – find out why this matters. →Read more