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Holiday energy consumption: what to look for after a holiday
We often talk about preparing switch off lists to help you cut energy costs during the holiday. Here, Nikki Webb explains how you can use Energy Sparks to see whether your holiday energy use matched your expected, or whether you need to investigate further…
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Energy Savers Week (19-25 Jan): Ideas for schools
Next week (19th-25th January) is Energy Savers Week – an ideal time for you and your pupils to take action on climate change while cutting costs at your school. Here are some simple ideas for how eco-clubs and facilities teams can get involved throughout the week.
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12 Days of Energy Saving
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…
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The five key energy saving actions to take this winter
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…
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An interview with…David Reed, Facilities Manager at Northampton Academy
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…
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Energy saving – the real bottom line
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.
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How to spot problems now your heating is on
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.
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How to set an energy saving target at your school
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.
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Five ways to make the best possible start to your energy saving this year
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.
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Let’s get outside! Ideas, resources and inspiration for Walk to School Week (19th – 23rd May)
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.
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