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 and Computers

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

Heating and Cooling

• Keep the doors and windows closed in your classroom when the heating or air conditioning is running.
• Ensure there's 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 water fountains 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.