Schools play a vital role in their communities – help yours lead the way, by taking action to cut your energy use.
Download our Schools Energy Efficiency Checklist and start your energy efficiency journey.
Schools energy and carbon reduction checklist
This checklist is intended to be used as a general overview of actions to be taken.
Incorporating energy efficiency practices within schools is an important step towards building a sustainable future. Our easy-to-use checklist provides a valuable resource for educational institutions looking to reduce their carbon footprint, save energy, and inspire environmental responsibility among students. By adopting the checklist’s recommendations and fostering a culture of sustainability, schools can become exemplary models for a greener society.
Download the full checklist or just look below at this sample of points raised. How many actions has your school implemented yet?
- Compile data on current energy use
- Analyse energy use to identify patterns
- Get the whole picture for buildings, controls, timers
- Set goals
- Communicate with staff, students, and contractors
Don’t forget to communicate your successes
Highlighting the positive environmental impact of your school’s efforts is not only valuable for internal motivation but also serves as a powerful tool for communicating your commitment to the wider community.
Get implementing
Once you have your data at your fingertips, an energy strategy and people on board, it’s time to start on some improvements. Download the full checklist for some small actions with big results.
Next steps
If you are interested in learning more about how we can support you make your school building more efficient, please reach out to us at ACES@caesl.co.uk. Our team of experts will provide you with all the necessary information and guidance to embark on your school’s energy efficiency journey.
If you haven’t already, email energy.team@oxfordshire.gov.uk who can provide you with online access to your energy data and discuss metering options if you do not have a smart meter already installed.