The Eco-Schools Energy award
Eco-Schools have now revamped and relaunched our Energy awards.
The award recognises schools which have made significant reductions in their carbon emissions. The award recognises the efforts of English schools to reduce their carbon emissions as part of their wider sustainability work and commitment to tackling Climate Change.
Applications
To apply for a new Energy award, schools simply need to log into the school's page on the Eco-Schools website (log in at the top right corner of this page). Then upload information from their Display Energy Certificate (DEC) or Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). The new Energy award runs in addition to the Bronze, Silver and Green Flag awards. It rewards energy efficiency, whatever stage you are on your Eco-Schools journey.
If your EPO Rating (Energy Performance Operational Rating) level on your DEC is low enough, you'll be able to download a personalised certificate, showing your five star award level for energy savings, to proudly display in your school. If you keep on making energy savings, you can apply for a new Energy award annually and try to increase your star ratings.
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Energy award |
EPO level |
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1* |
85 or lower |
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2* |
70 or lower |
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3* |
60 or lower |
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4* |
50 or lower |
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5* |
40 or lower |
We will also be compiling an Energy award league table. The table will display the 20 schools nationally who have achieved the greatest reduction in their carbon emissions. Each school in the top 20 will be asked to produce a case study demonstrating how they achieved success. When the league table is live, it can be viewed on our Eco-Schools statistics page.
If you would like to discuss the award please call a member of the Eco-Schools team on 01942 612 614.