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.
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