Bunscoil McAuley Rice

Bunscoil McAuley Rice

Environmental/Energy Review 2010/1011
Draughts and Ventilation
QUESTION YES/NO COMMENTS ACTION NOTES
Does everyone in the school ensure windows are closed when weather is cold and heating is on? No Helps retain heat Make sure windows are kept closed when heating is on. Turn down heating if room is too hot. Use SIGNS.
Are blinds closed during winter nights? No Helps retain heat Close blinds in class rooms at 3p.m each day.
Are windows open if class gets too hot? Yes Not energy efficient. Turn down heat first.
Are external doors draught proofed? Yes Prevents too much ventilation N/A

Does everyone shut outside doors? Do they shut automatically? Yes Prevents heat loss Make sure fire exit door is kept closed when not in use. Use SIGN
Are floors carpeted? No Reduce heat loss N/A
Are window frames tightly fitted? Yes Reduce heat loss New windows fitted approx. 7 years ago.


Insulation
Are windows double glazed? Yes Reduce heat loss New windows fitted approx. 7 years ago.
Are walls insulated? Yes Reduce heat loss Pumped cavity insulation




Lighting and Appliances
Are lights switched off in vacant rooms AT ALL TIMES? No Reduce energy costs Ensure lights are switched off before leaving room.SIGNS.
Are low energy light fittings used? No Low energy lighting reduces energy usage/bills Explore possibility of using low energy lighting.
Are computers, projectors, etc switched off and not left on standby? No A PC left on overnight wastes enough energy to colour print 800 sheets of paper. Ensure projectors are switched off when not in use.SIGNS.
Is photocopier switched off when not in use? Yes Standby uses 25% of daily consumption. Use SIGNS as reminder.
Are computers left on all day? No Reduce energy usage by up to 20% when PC is off
Enable Energy Saver setting on all laptops.
Are other appliances e.g. dishwasher, microwave turned off also and not left on standby? Yes Reduce energy usage and costs No action needed


Heating Systems
Is space around radiators and heaters free? Yes Ensure hot air can circulate No action needed
Are electric fires and fan rooms hotter than required? N/A Consider using less expensive forms of heating. If radiators are not working , find out why. Use electric heaters in Resource/Staff room only in winter for extra heat required.
During winter are rooms hotter than required? No For example, the recommended temperature is 18 degrees for classrooms and 15 degrees for corridors and washrooms. Every 1 degeree increase in temperature over the above figures will add up to 10% to cost of heating bills. Ensure classrooms have thermometers in a visible location for teacher and pupils.
Does heating equipment switch on and off at appropriate times? Yes If not, you may be wasting energy. No Action needed.


Hot Water
Are there any dripping taps around the school No A dripping tap can waste up to 90 litres a day. It's money down the drain, especially if that's a hot tap! No action needed.
Is water heated unnecessarily at night, weekends and holidays? No If so, energy is being wasted. No action needed.


Running Costs
How much does the school pay for oil, gas, and electricity per year? See Energy Usage file. One tonne of greenhouse gases is released by every 1000 kilowatt hours electricity from non-renewable sources. Record visually past bills/usage for electricity and oil.