Find out more about the Energy Display Meter
The perfect tool for teaching smart energy usage
Schools account for around 2% of the UK's greenhouse gas emissions, about 9.4 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent each year, 37% of which comes from electricity usage.
Early in 2008, the Secretary of State, Ed Balls, appointed a new task force to advise on action all UK schools could take to reduce energy usage. Being able to accurately measure and monitor energy usage is an essential part of this goal and is raising awareness and changing behaviours.
All this is made possible through the Energy Display Meter which links to your school's PC network to show realtime information about electricity use on your school's PCs. The information provided is designed to help embed sustainability and energy awareness throughout the curriculum.
The Energy Display Meter's features
Real time energy monitoring
Track and display your school's electricity usage in real time. See the impact of turning equipment on/off and immediately witness the results of any energy saving measures.
Compare energy usage results
Make direct comparisons of energy usage to see if you are using more or less than the day, week or month before. Observe trends and encourage smart energy usage.
Set targets for your school
Use the customisable settings to define your own energy usage targets for your school. The display will then show your pupils if you are using less or more energy than targets.
Customisable settings
The perfect aid to teaching smart energy usage. Set the level of detail with our 'Primary' or 'Secondary' school settings and customise your Energy Display Meter to meet the educational requirements of your class or school.
Why Use Energy Display Meters?
Originally the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) and Ed Balls, Secretary of State at the time, set ambitious targets for reducing carbon emissions attributed to schools. They established the Zero Carbon Task Force to advise on action that can be taken now to reduce energy usage in all school buildings, not just new ones.
This included recommendations that all schools should be able to accurately measure and monitor their energy usage, so they can take appropriate action to reduce it.
The Energy Display Meters offer takes a first step to focus on behaviour change and carbon management in schools.