Real Time Energy Display Meters for Schools

1. Real Time Energy Display Meters for Schools Jonathan Kershaw 19th May 2010

2. The Energy Display Meter Programme • Recommendation of the Zero Carbon Taskforce • DCSF (now DfE) funded £12m programme for English state schools • Target - real time electricity use • Aim to inform, educate and empower schools to make informed decisions to assist energy and carbon reduction

3. The Carbon Agenda in Schools • Schools emit 2% of UK carbon equivalent • Schools emissions from energy use grew 24% 1990 – 2006 • Schools have to achieve 53% reduction in emissions by 2020 • Contribute £50m of £300m public sector energy savings in 2012

4. Why British Gas? • Smart meter experts – 55,000 installs • National coverage • Complementary industry leading educational programme in Generation Green • Energy Services business

5. Sub meter - no change to billing meter • Data point connection required • Power shut down may be required • Suitable for single and three phase • 1 per school for electricity Monitoring Data Connection To School LAN Energy Display Meter Assembly GS-Z3 Data Logger Multi Function Class 1 Meter Connections Box Split Current Transformer

6. Visible Real time energy record: 3 kW kettle in use Real Time Energy Real Time Dashboard

7. Further Dashboard Screens Comparison Page Targeting Page Settings Page

8. Upgrading you EDM • Hardware expandable for wider energy monitoring • 2 additional channels on logger for other utilities • Can upgrade to aM&T providing full energy benchmarking tool

9. Bespoke Education Resources • Primary (Key Stage 2) and Secondary (Key Stage 3+4) resources • Lesson plans designed for use with the Energy Display Meter in the classroom • All created by education specialists and tested by teachers • Designed to help pupils be force for change in their school

10. Key Stage 2 Pupils aged 7 to 11 years become Energy Detectives developing and using survey, data handling and active citizenship skills to solve a real life issue by:- • Finding out how much electricity their school uses • Analysing and identifying areas of wastage • Creating and implementing a ‘Cut the Carbon’ action plan

11. Key Stage 3 Students aged 11 to 14 years will explore the concept of energy efficiency through learning outcomes in Science by:- • Investigating carbon footprints • Testing the energy efficiency of everyday appliances • Suggesting how their findings could help reduce their school’s carbon footprint

12. Key Stage 4 Students aged 14 to 16 years will use their Energy Display Meter data to support their Data Analysis coursework for GCSE Mathematics. Once completed, their data analysis booklets provide evidence for reflection and awareness raising on how their findings could be used to effect real energy savings in school.

13. How to Apply • Go to www.energydisplaymeter.co.uk • Register your school and await e-mail • Complete on-line application form • Local Authorities encouraged to support schools • Will need access to IT specialists • British Gas team on hand to help • British Gas will then contact to arrange installation

14. Please Contact Us For further information relating to the Energy Display Meter Initiative call 0845 673 7450 Monday – Friday 8am-5pm. or email DCSFenquiries@britishgas.co.uk. You can also write to us at: DCSF Enquiries Team, British Gas Business, Cippenham Court, Cippenham Lane, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 5AU.