Schools and climate change
Approximately 50% of the city council’s baseline
emissions arose from schools (baseline 08/09). Schools could
cut energy bills, and therefore carbon emissions, by up to 10% if
good housekeeping is introduced.
The Government is promoting sustainable development through
teaching, but also through building management and engagement with
their local community.
The following pages provide information on how climate
change and energy can be taught to children and outline your
reporting requirements for upcoming Government schemes.
A new energy resource pack which should help schools educate children on energy use within the school.
Find out more about what took place in Peterborough's first energy saving Powerdown fortnight.
Find out latest training ane twilights aimed at helping you to tackle energy in your school.
There is lots your school can do to become greener.
What does my School need to do to comply with the CRC
Learn how to establish you MPAN number and read your meter.
This page will help your school to understand the benefits of joing the national Eco Schools programme.
Information on the new Carbon Trust schools programme. It also contains guidance for schools on how to make energy and financial savings.
Help for your school on reducing energy consumption and associated carbon emissions.