Why do an Energy Audit? Environmental Impacts Most of the energy used in schools comes from electricity and gas. In 2004 this resulted in the production of 243,238 tonnes of CO2. The cost of energy is increasing
Benefits of Reducing Energy Consumption Saves money Reduces greenhouse gas emissions Conserves the earth’s non renewable energy reserves
Consider how we use energy everyday.
Equipment Light Metre: Used to measure the amount of light in a room or area. Light is measured in LUX. Power-Mate Lite; Used to measure running cost, energy use, greenhouse gas from electrical appliances
Activity 1 - Energy Appliance Record In your groups, survey the area of the school you have been given and complete the table below. Appliance Number of appliances Average wattage (KWh) Estimated hours used per day Estimated days per year Inside lights (per tube)48640 Small air conditioner Large air conditioner Ceiling fan Computer Laser printer Stove Photocopier
AreaRecommended Light (lux)Result (lux) Corridor or passage way 140 Entrance Area, waiting room160 Classroom Classroom Classroom Classroom Library160 Assembly Hall - general use160 Toilet80 Lobbies, foyers, waiting rooms160 General administration areas160
Where in the school?
Place school map here
Lets get to it!
Where to from here? *All about energy. *Lots of great ideas.
Resource Investigation What is in the kit? How could I use it? Positives Negatives Extra support docs. For kit?