Have 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.