teachers+suggestions


 * install solar panel and input back into grid.
 * lower tempreture of hot water to 48 degrees
 * automatic turn off airconditioner and computers at 5pm start at 7am
 * make it a habit to turn equipment applicances off when not in use
 * be consistant, use natural light as often as possible =
 * turn thigs off when not in use
 * install motion sensors linked to light.
 * place switch off signs at each light switch
 * posters on the room aimed at students reminding them to switch off appliances when not in use
 * do we need curtains or double glazing to reduce hot/cooling loss?
 * put in a timer to turn certain things off at a certain time in the afternoon eg. 4.00pm
 * installing times on lights
 * a class rep could be the given responsibility to check as the class leaves room.
 * does switching computers on and off each lesson take more or less power then just leaving them on? if you have a lesson after lunch, computer room, switch comps off so they arent on overnight.
 * automatic light cut off
 * longer school holydays
 * that we nominate power + recycling monitors for each class
 * put the notice in the bulletin for students and staff about switch it off
 * more posters to remind us of what we should turn off
 * use energy efficient light globes/bulb/etc outisde lessons
 * longer recess/lunch breaks
 * appoint power detectives to room, putting out lights etc in vacant rooms