Energy

ngaire · 27-08-2009, 10:15 PM

Energy is one of the doorways and areas that are required to be covered by Schools who wish to become an Eco School and/or work towards becoming a Sustainble School.

Ideas about what schools can do and even youth groups could undertake to include Energy within their programme of activities and learning. This can include even where you can look for alternative energy sources within schools/youth groups and other ideas.

ngaire · 27-08-2009, 11:44 PM

Entry is free and the Awards will be presented at a VIP ceremony in London in July 2010.
Entering the Ashden Awards for sustainable energy offers schools the chance to win promotional and publicity opportunities, as well as a cash prize for programme expansion, and engagement with experts and decision-makers in the sustainability sector.

In 2009 the Ashden Schools Award was won by Ashley School for bringing the climate change motive into everything they do, from setting targets to cut energy consumption in the school and home to integrating energy learning into every subject including art and maths. The school also has a biomass boiler, solar heating and PV array and energy efficient lighting is used throughout

Environmentalist Jonathan Porritt CBE, a supporter of the Ashden Awards said:

"With sustainable energy solutions now high on the public agenda, the Ashden Awards provide a valuable opportunity to highlight the very best sustainable schemes in the UK”
The deadline for expressions of interest in the UK Schools Award is 24 November 2010.
Benefits of winning an Ashden Award include:

• Individual prize money of up to £20,000
• High profile publicity in the UK and across the globe
• Engagement with key decision-makers in the sector
• Opportunities to present your sustainable energy solutions to experts and policy makers
• Tailored support to take the scheme further.
• A broadcast quality documentary film about the award-winning work
What does it take to be a winner?
Among the key criteria for a school to win an Award are the following:

• Sustainable energy needs to have been a key part of the practice and culture of the school for at least one year.
• The sustainable energy work includes behavioural changes that save energy (such as routines to ensure the pupils are switching off lights and computers), curriculum developments (such as integrating information about renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency measures into the curriculum), and technical measures (such as installation of energy efficiency and/or renewable energy technology).
• There are demonstrated benefits to the environment.
• The sustainable energy work of the school is innovative, inspirational and replicable.
• The school must have both the capacity and the commitment to make sustainable energy more widespread. The Awards are keen to recognise schools that are well managed and governed, and working in partnership with others (such as the local community, local education authorities, non-governmental organisations, energy supply companies, training bodies) on sustainable energy.
Application forms are online now at www.ashdenawards.org/school_award <School Applications | The Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy> .

For further information and application forms visit www.ashdenawards.org <http://www.ashdenawards.org> , or contact Jane Howarth tel. + 44 (0)20 7410 7023. Email: info@ashdenawards.org

ngaire · 19-11-2009, 10:53 PM

EDF Energy and Eco Schools -
Eco-Schools are working with The Pod, an EDF Energy programme designed to help schools become more sustainable, to develop a range of Energy themed activities. If your school has identified Energy as an important theme in your Environmental Review then we would strongly recommend you register with the Pod and have ago at a Pod Activity.

The Pod has a very good selection of material, resources and activities for Teachers and Pupils. http://www.eco-schools.org.uk/thepod/

ngaire · 19-11-2009, 10:54 PM

DEC - Display Energy Certificate

From October 2008 as part of the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive all state schools with a floor area of over 1000m2 are required to display a certificate which rates their energy use on a scale of A – G.
The DEC looks like the A-G rating you would expect to see when purchasing a new Fridge or Freezer. It is part of the Green Flag criteria to include your DEC with your application form.

Currently, if your school floor area is under 1000m2, you are not required to submit your DEC. For more general information on DECs click here.

27-08-2009, 10:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
ngaire Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Energy Energy is one of the doorways and areas that are required to be covered by Schools who wish to become an Eco School and/or work towards becoming a Sustainble School. Ideas about what schools can do and even youth groups could undertake to include Energy within their programme of activities and learning. This can include even where you can look for alternative energy sources within schools/youth groups and other ideas.

27-08-2009, 11:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
ngaire Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Ashden Awards - for sustainable energy Entry is free and the Awards will be presented at a VIP ceremony in London in July 2010. Entering the Ashden Awards for sustainable energy offers schools the chance to win promotional and publicity opportunities, as well as a cash prize for programme expansion, and engagement with experts and decision-makers in the sustainability sector. In 2009 the Ashden Schools Award was won by Ashley School for bringing the climate change motive into everything they do, from setting targets to cut energy consumption in the school and home to integrating energy learning into every subject including art and maths. The school also has a biomass boiler, solar heating and PV array and energy efficient lighting is used throughout Environmentalist Jonathan Porritt CBE, a supporter of the Ashden Awards said: "With sustainable energy solutions now high on the public agenda, the Ashden Awards provide a valuable opportunity to highlight the very best sustainable schemes in the UK” The deadline for expressions of interest in the UK Schools Award is 24 November 2010. Benefits of winning an Ashden Award include: • Individual prize money of up to £20,000 • High profile publicity in the UK and across the globe • Engagement with key decision-makers in the sector • Opportunities to present your sustainable energy solutions to experts and policy makers • Tailored support to take the scheme further. • A broadcast quality documentary film about the award-winning work What does it take to be a winner? Among the key criteria for a school to win an Award are the following: • Sustainable energy needs to have been a key part of the practice and culture of the school for at least one year. • The sustainable energy work includes behavioural changes that save energy (such as routines to ensure the pupils are switching off lights and computers), curriculum developments (such as integrating information about renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency measures into the curriculum), and technical measures (such as installation of energy efficiency and/or renewable energy technology). • There are demonstrated benefits to the environment. • The sustainable energy work of the school is innovative, inspirational and replicable. • The school must have both the capacity and the commitment to make sustainable energy more widespread. The Awards are keen to recognise schools that are well managed and governed, and working in partnership with others (such as the local community, local education authorities, non-governmental organisations, energy supply companies, training bodies) on sustainable energy. Application forms are online now at www.ashdenawards.org/school_award <School Applications \| The Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy> . For further information and application forms visit www.ashdenawards.org <http://www.ashdenawards.org> , or contact Jane Howarth tel. + 44 (0)20 7410 7023. Email: info@ashdenawards.org

19-11-2009, 10:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
ngaire Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	EDF Energy and Eco Schools - Eco-Schools are working with The Pod, an EDF Energy programme designed to help schools become more sustainable, to develop a range of Energy themed activities. If your school has identified Energy as an important theme in your Environmental Review then we would strongly recommend you register with the Pod and have ago at a Pod Activity. The Pod has a very good selection of material, resources and activities for Teachers and Pupils. http://www.eco-schools.org.uk/thepod/ Last edited by ngaire; 19-11-2009 at 11:02 PM.

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19-11-2009, 10:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
ngaire Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	DEC - Display Energy Certificate From October 2008 as part of the European Energy Performance of Buildings Directive all state schools with a floor area of over 1000m2 are required to display a certificate which rates their energy use on a scale of A – G. The DEC looks like the A-G rating you would expect to see when purchasing a new Fridge or Freezer. It is part of the Green Flag criteria to include your DEC with your application form. Currently, if your school floor area is under 1000m2, you are not required to submit your DEC. For more general information on DECs click here.