ECO2 Smart Savings
Saving Resources
Energy and water costs are one of the largest expenditures for schools. In times of financial constraint and carbon reduction targets, saving energy and water makes both financial and environmental sense. Our resources are designed to help you make simple and affordable changes to your school, resulting in savings on energy and water costs and lower emissions.
Involving the whole school community can create even more savings, as through relatively simple behaviour changes, your school can save 10% off your energy bills. You can also consider investing in either energy saving or renewable energy technologies:
Maintained Schools
If you are a Durham County Council maintained school and you are interested in retrofitting your school with energy efficiency measures, then please contact: [email protected]
GB Energy Schools Programme
A nationwide initiative funded by the Department for Education to help schools reduce energy use, lower carbon emissions, and create more sustainable learning environments. Eligible Schools are chosen by the DfE. Future rounds may become available. If so, keep an eye on your inboxes as you’ll be contacting directly to be able to take part.
North East and Yorkshire Net Zero Hub The Hub regularly has funding rounds available to organisations across the region. It is worth signing up to their newsletter to keep up to date with their latest offers. Hub Funding and Investment – North East & Yorkshire Net Zero Hub
Additional Support
If you are a North East school with a Service Level Agreement, you can access more ECO2 Smart Savings Resources to help you save by logging in, using your energy portal login details. For further support get in touch with your OASES Energy Officer. If you are unsure who your OASES Energy Officer is, please contact us.
If you are a school in County Durham or the North East, without a Service Level Agreement, please contact us to find out more.
If you are a school outside of North East England, you can still access our additional resources for a small fee. Get in touch to become a member or to find out more.
Educational
We help you create practical and engaging learning experiences exploring energy, climate change and the environment throughout the curriculum.
Savings
Through our support and expertise we help schools to make significant savings through practical changes and implementation of the programme.
Environmental
Resources for the whole school community to learn more about the environment and how to make positive changes to safeguard it for the future for all.