IMPROVINGENERGY EFFICIENCY

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

SCHOOL

• 1. Keep classroom temperatures consistent

• Heat buildings only when needed

. ·Cut down on hot water wastage

Children are actually more comfortable than adults at lower temperatures due to their higher metabolic rates.

Heating needs will vary throughout the school day, so make sure that the operating hours on the system adhere to the hours when buildings require heating and ventilation.

Wasting hot water will not only cost you for the energy used to heat it, but also for the water used

• Look after lighting

Implement an energy management policy

Figures from the Carbon Trust show that electric lighting represents a fifth of a school’s energy bill but accounts for just 8% of energy consumption.

Effective energy management policies in schools can drive the importance of making energy savings. By understanding the full, detailed picture of your current energy usage, you can identify ways to save energy at school and set goals for energy reduction with prioritised actions.

CITY

• Building codes and standards:

Uniform requirements for new and existing structures at least would ensure a "minimum level of energy efficiency," the report stated.

• Energy-efficiency targets:

Municipalities can set mandatory energy-reduction goals for city- administered buildings and voluntary benchmarks that apply to all other structures.

• Improving public transport and overall urban transport management.

• Increasing energy efficiency of public lighting, for instance through the installation of LED lighting