Schools in central Europe are learning about the importance of saving energy, thanks to an EU-backed project which has created a series of education programmes, ‘smart energy’ tools and an innovative ‘energy guardians’ programme encouraging pupils and teachers to lead by example in saving the environment but also on school costs. The building sector in Europe is wide open for energy optimisation. Schools, in particular, are not generally efficient users of energy and run up costs. To reduce their carbon footprint and expenses, energy efficiency measures and renewable energy sources (RES) are needed, especially in schools built decades ago and in regions where less investment has taken place. ENERGY@SCHOOL is helping the public sector implement ‘energy smart’ action plans and pilots in over 40 primary and secondary schools. Its integrated approach educates and trains school staff and pupils to become senior and junior energy guardians.
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