Energy Sparks supports Birchgrove Comprehensive School in partnership with Egni Coop
| Use (kWh) | CO2 (kg) | Cost (£) | Potential savings | % Change | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | Last week | 1,700 | 241 | £630 | n/a | -68% | |
| Last year | 216,000 | 29,700 | £80,100 | £6,920 | -8.4% | ||
| Gas | Last week | 1,740 | 317 | £183 | n/a | -91% | |
| Last year | 407,000 | 74,300 | £42,800 | £29,600 | -9.9% |
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You have completed 2/10 of the tasks from your energy audit
Complete the others to score 175 points and 30 bonus points for completing all audit tasks
You have completed 1/6 of the tasks in the Cut Out the High Carbon Commute programme
Complete the final 5 tasks now to score 115 points and 30 bonus points for completing the programme
Complete our recommended activities and actions to score points, win prizes and start reducing your energy usage.
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Schools score points by recording their activities to investigate their energy use, learning about energy, and taking energy saving actions around their school.
| Place | School | Points | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Pennar Community School | 10 | Design posters to remind pupils to not waste food |
| 1st | Pennar Community School | 10 | Understanding how our diet affects the climate |
| 2nd | Caerleon Comprehensive School | 10 | Measure classroom temperatures |
| 1st | Pennar Community School | 10 | Be an Energy Hero |
A list of recent adult and pupil-led activities at this school
| Date | Points | Activity |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2025 | 10 | Provided portable heaters for staff working in the holidays |
| 01 Nov 2024 | 10 | Started working towards their energy saving target |
| 31 Oct 2024 | 30 | Upgraded windows to double or triple glazed |
| 09 May 2024 | 30 | Upgraded kitchen appliances |
| 29 Apr 2024 | 30 | Switched off heating for the summer |
| 12 Mar 2024 | 35 | Get expert advice on fitting solar panels |
| 09 Feb 2024 | 10 | Turned off fridges and freezers in the school holidays |
| 04 Feb 2024 | 35 | Changed central heating set temperature |
| 21 Dec 2023 | 15 | Understand your school's baseload |
| 21 Dec 2023 | 35 | Students and staff create a holiday switch off checklist |