Action Tips: Host a Lights Out Day at Your School

Your school can make a difference any day by having a "Lights Out" day. Here are some simple things you can do to save energy in your school and classroom in one day.

Lights & Computers

• Turn-off lights and fans when no one is in the classroom, especially at recess and lunchtime.
• Turn-off computers & monitors when they aren’t in use.

Heating & Cooling

• Keep the doors & windows closed in your classroom when the heating or air conditioning is running.
• Ensure there is nothing blocking air conditioning or heating vents in your classroom.
• Make sure the thermostat settings are not set too high or too low.

Water

• Turn off the taps and bubblers when you are finished.
• Tell a teacher if there is a leaking tap in the toilets, classroom or playground.

Administration

• Talk to your principal and teachers to incorporate energy conservation into the curriculum with the goal of developing student awareness about current environmental issues.