Energy Systems Catapult (the Catapult) has produced this guidance to support schools and help them to access the funding needed to plan for and deliver decarbonisation projects across their built estates.
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The Department for Education (DfE) has set an expectation for all schools to have a clear climate action plan by 2025. To support this, Energy Systems Catapult has developed the ‘Climate Action Plan: Decarbonisation’ guide. Designed for teachers, estate teams, governors, and other sustainability leads, the guide breaks down the actions needed to develop the decarbonisation pillar of your climate action plan. It avoids technical jargon to ensure that those whose main focus is the education and comfort of their pupils can quickly put plans in place.
The guide has been developed with input from Ashden and Local Partnerships, who have a wealth of expertise and guidance to offer through the Let’s Go Zero initiative (scroll for more on this Ashden programme) and extensive work with schools.
What’s inside:
- Taking the first steps: Understand your school’s energy performance and explore funding opportunities.
- The building audit process: Learn about what’s involved, and how to get the best audit for your school’s needs.
- Your decarbonisation plan: Develop a comprehensive decarbonisation plan tailored to your school.
- Funding: Discover various funding options to support your decarbonisation efforts.
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