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A seven-step checklist to reduce the impact of rising energy costs

Written by Zenergi | Nov 30, 2022 5:28:50 PM

Read Zenergi’s top tips to help mitigate rising energy bills.

  1. Review heating

Often school heating patterns are set up for 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. with some weekend openings. Reducing to 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. over 5 days reduces heating hours by 49%, and gas usage by about 24%.

  1. Abolish energy waste

Eliminate drafts; insulate cavity walls and loft voids; look for faults; leaks; breakages; and uninsulated pipework.

  1. Power down

Use 24/7 timer switches on devices that don’t need to be on outside of school hours.

  1. Maximise the efficiency of systems and devices

Upgrading old power-hungry technology may be less costly than you think and offer immediate energy savings. A TM44 inspection can identify significant cost savings on air conditioning systems.

  1. Are your recharges keeping pace with costs?

Increase the recharge rate of any EV charge points and do the same for lettings.

  1. Engage students in energy saving

Simple visual reminders and posters can mean turning unnecessary lights off becomes standard practice.

  1. Behavioural training: Engage staff in energy saving

Zenergi was invited along to a Trust’s Staff Training Day to illustrate the impact of leaving common school equipment switched on unnecessarily, highlighting the cost per hour, and cost per year.

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