How can a public primary school get help to improve energy and water efficiency and manage costs?
After discussions with my daughter's principal I realise how difficult things can be for a small school. This school is "sealed" as it's under the flight path. So they've had double-glazed windows installed that can't be opened, and therefore the air-con system must always be on. This is a huge ageing system that is very inefficient. Plus the lighting system is old, inefficient and sub-standard. The Principal and teachers are extremely dedicated, but don't understand this stuff and need to focus on teaching. And it seems they get no support from the Department. Any ideas and suggestions would be appreciated! Thanks
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Andrew, the Sustainable Business Program may be able to help on the water efficiency portion of your question. The program runs in Randwick, Woollarha and Waverley Council areas and can do a free water audit.
I agree with John that an energy audit is definitely the first step to understanding the issues. There may be lots of "low hanging fruit" the school may do to reduce costs, then use savings to fund some of Johns other suggestions or recommendations from the audit.
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School Energy Savings Program NSW ( they may be eligible, but I'd it should have good resources).
The Energy Saver Program ( for resources).
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Are there ceiling fans in the school? Using ceiling fans with air-conditioning can improve the effectiveness of the aircon for cooling and heating. Some new ceiling fans such as the Aeratron use a fraction of the energy of traditional ceiling fans.
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