general energy
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Energy ThemeEnergy Theme
Ideas from Sligo and Leitrim schools in 2009
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Environmental ReviewEnvironmental ReviewStart recording weekly ESB / Gas metre
readings in a copy that is kept in a safe place
What uses energy in the school – record and map
Wattage surveyWhat is wasting energy in the school?
Electricity monitors e.g. OWLHeating / Draught survey – temperature
of roomsReview energy bills - heating oilAttitudes survey – school and homeCarbon Footprint
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DATA COLLECTIONDATA COLLECTIONESB bills are frequently estimatedRead the metre!!Record Electricity / gas usage in KWh (NOT EURO)
Compare usage data with same month (seasonal usage)
Take into account:◦ Number of days in school◦ Extension?◦ Note any other factors that might influence
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ActionsActionsHigh Cost
◦Insulation ◦Replace windows and doors◦www.energyeducation.ie
Low Cost◦Change lights◦Reflective strips at back of radiators◦Draught excluders / insulating strip
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No CostNo CostLights and Appliances OFF
NO STANDBY
Turn down thermostat / timerClose windows and doorsClose blinds and curtains at night
◦ And open in the day!Re-organise furnitureSwitch off campaign – assembly,
energy and door monitors in each classroom, LOLO (last one out lights off)
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Raising AwarenessRaising AwarenessAction Days Low Energy Day Energy themed fancy dress Energy week Visits to energy producers – wind farm, coal
mine, hydro plant, power station.... SEI workshops
Slogan and poster competitionsSave energy remindersEnergy themed RAP / DramaGreen CodeNotice Board
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Raising Awareness – Energy Saving Raising Awareness – Energy Saving WeekWeek
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Energy saving pledgesEnergy saving pledges
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Energy saving pledgesEnergy saving pledges
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Action Day – Low Energy Action Day – Low Energy DaysDays
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Save energy remindersSave energy reminders
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CompetitionCompetitionss
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Energy themed Fancy Energy themed Fancy DressDress
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Curriculum LinksCurriculum Links
SESE Geography and Science◦Science: Energy and Forces strand◦Concentrate on Environmental
Awareness and Care strand◦5th/6th
Energy Generation Ways of reducing usage Renewable Energy
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55thth and 6 and 6thth class – Climate class – Climate ChangeChange
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55thth and 6 and 6thth class – Renewable class – Renewable EnergyEnergy
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Infants – GUZZLER!!Infants – GUZZLER!!
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Carbon Footprint – Culfadda Carbon Footprint – Culfadda NSNS
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WorkshopsWorkshops
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SEI ExperimentsSEI Experiments
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