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How to save energy?

Why save energy?

There are lots of reasons to save energy such as:

Limited Resources

Acid Rain

Increasing costs

Increased levels of

CO2

How can we save energy?

Before we can save energy, there are a few things which we need to understand such as:

• What things use energy?

• Are there different types of energy?

• How can we act differently to save energy?

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Earth at night from Space

Here we can see how different parts of the world use different amounts of energy.

The lights are on – they

must be in!

What items in your classroom use energy?

Can you think of all the things in your classroom which uses energy and how you can save energy?

• Lights• Whiteboards• Computers• Printers• Radiators

What about items in your school?

• TVs • Taps• Fridges• Freezers• Photocopiers • Heating Systems

How can we save energy? So now that we know what uses energy, we can think about how we can save energy?

• Close doors to keep the heat in your building.• Close windows when the heating is on.• Move furniture away from radiators to allow the heat to

circulate around the room. • Timers for your photocopiers.• Reduce the temperature if you are too warm rather than

opening a window.

How can we get everyone to save energy?

• Posters• Stickers• Signs and Notices• Raise awareness • Monitor performance• Instructions• Remind them• Energy Audits