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context of the school’s mission. There are also free resources
available for schools that will engage pupils and teachers – for example, Eco-Schools and the Eco-Award scheme – which can help raise environmental awareness, improve the school environment and create
lessco2.org.uk) programme for schools, which works by engaging pupils and the wider school community. Through a series of half-day workshops held across the year, along with peer mentoring, expert advice and resources, staff are empowered and equipped to make changes and improvements to their school to reduce their energy usage, save money on bills
What measures are right for our school? Avoid looking at one-off projects, and instead aim to develop a strategic plan that meets energy- stakeholder relationships and creates excitement. Get key stakeholders to agree your strategy and the key challenges in order to: Understand the constantly changing energy market and the and trends) for your school. Explore the impact of recent internal and external policies/ factors on your energy strategy. Map the energy risks and opportunities facing the school. Taking a holistic approach and
looking at different energy- to reduce your energy spend to the lowest possible level. Salix runs a scheme called ‘Switching to Low Energy’, which includes having a comprehensive energy survey carried out at your school. Following the survey, the school will receive: Advice on how to reduce energy consumption through ‘no-cost’ behavioural changes. Information on all possible technologies that could be installed to reduce energy usage and carbon emissions. Advice on the best order in which to install these technologies, along with detailed information to use
CASE STUDY: GENERATING ELECTRICITY, ONE STEP AT A TIME
wireless technology that provides detailed real-time feedback on the power generated. The energy harvested is used to power low-voltage local appliances and we use this to light the ICT corridor. The school’s “Paving the Way” project
‘Amery Hill School’s “Paving the Way” project involved installing Pavegen floor tiles in the ICT corridor to generate electricity from students’ footsteps. The cost of installation was covered by a £12,500 grant from the M&S Energy Fund. This ingenious project has enabled students and staff to engage with a tangible, renewable energy solution, which uses innovative off-grid energy technology within high footfall areas, irrespective of the weather. Not only does the system harvest energy but the tiles are fitted with
won the Judges’ Award in a national renewable community energy project competition run by M&S Energy. Feedback from the judging panel said, “The Amery Hill School project was one of the most innovative in the competition this year. The judges quickly agreed on awarding this project once they saw the great video made by the students of Amery Hill School. The judges were impressed that a new form of technology had been proposed, but mostly were excited by the prospect of the whole school getting involved to power the school through their footsteps.”’ Clare Saunders, Health and Safety Coordinator, Amery Hill School, Alton, Hampshire (850 pupils)
for procurement purposes. the costs of carrying out the energy different funding sources, including the Salix interest-free loan. Alternatively, the council may
have contractors on its framework who are available to undertake a survey. Nearby schools or academies may also be able to recommend contractors that they have used.
Knowledge share As well as providing a solution to the barrier of upfront capital – see overleaf – Salix works with the public sector to share knowledge and best practice. The ‘Knowledge Share’ section of the Salix website ) contains more than 80 case studies, giving you an idea of the types of projects Salix has previously funded. You can see examples of different technologies other schools and academies have their energy spend. You might also want to tap into
local community networks to see what energy-saving and sustainability measures local schools, colleges and universities have employed.
Procurement Energy procurement is a specialist area and the volatility of electricity and gas markets means the timing of when your contract is being tendered is critical. Seek independent, expert guidance from Crown Commercial and access the best-value deals – which are fully compliant with EU legislation – through their pre- agreed framework agreements. Information on the six main national deals that are available to schools can be found at
gov.uk/ .
but the Energy for Schools guide at explains what schools need to consider before choosing a deal. Or you can call the CCS help desk on 0345 410 2222. There are a number of framework
agreements available, but the main deals for schools are RM1075 of Natural Gas – Daily/Non-Daily Metered – and Ancillary Services). Savings can also be achieved on
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