Helping schools cut energy costs and fight climate change
Save up to 40% on energy bills with our unique school-specific energy management tool and education programme.
Are you looking to cut energy bills and take action on climate change?
We provide data insights, action prompts and educational resources to help schools develop their climate action plans, make big energy and carbon savings, and develop pupils' sustainability skills
Save energy
10%
Typical energy and carbon savings seen by schools in their first year with Energy Sparks
Primary schools
£5,000
and 7 tonnes CO₂ - average saving in 2023/24
Secondary schools
£21,000
and 26 tonnes CO₂ - average saving in 2023/24
Empower pupils
145
Eco-team and curriculum-linked energy saving activities related to energy use data to maximise impact
Energy Sparks helped Northampton Academy reduce energy costs by 40% in their first year
The main thing for me was: don’t assume the heating settings are right without checking; take time to have a look, as it is worth it for everyone.David Reed - Facilities Manager
Data-driven tools that will change your school
Energy Sparks provides near real-time energy data and school-specific insights to help you cut costs and carbon, as well as a range of resources and activities designed to inspire your pupils
Help your school save energy, money and prevent climate change
Discover whether energy is being wasted outside of school hours
Get tailored energy saving advice designed just for your school
Get automated alerts to let you know when your energy use changes
Explore eco-team and classroom activities for pupils
Share energy saving ideas and compete against other schools
With you on your journey
Signing up to Energy Sparks is just the first step. We support our network of 1084 schools on their energy saving journey - from helping them to get set up, to providing a range of free training and 1:1 support. We also offer educational workshops and on-site energy audits.
Working with schools of all types and sizes
We work with primary, secondary, special and independent schools to help them lower their energy consumption, cut costs and reduce their impact on the environment
For Local Authorities
Energy Sparks can work with Local Authorities to support schools in their area
Latest updates from our blog
Take a look at our blog for the latest updates and insights from our experts. You can also sign up for our newsletters to get ideas and inspiration delivered right to your inbox.
Let’s get outside! Ideas, resources and inspiration for Walk to School Week (19th – 23rd May)
Are you ready for Walk to School Week, which will run from 19th - 23rd May? If not, we’re here to help! Our cut out the high carbon commute programme takes the stress out of planning by providing ideas and resources to help you and your pupils take action.
Help us fund free Energy Sparks places for schools through Big Give
This week, Big Give will be doubling donations to Energy Sparks. Any money we raise will go towards providing free Energy Sparks places for schools - find out why this matters.
Common heating issues and how to solve them
We’re into the final winter push - longer days and warmer nights are on the horizon and soon we will be switching our heating off for the summer. But for now, the heating is still on, so let’s look at how to reduce heating waste as much as possible.