WEEK 2 - SCHOOL LEVEL ACTIVITY

TYPE OF ACTIVITY- “ENERGY AUDIT”

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CONTENTS

Type of activity- “Energy Audit” ............................................................................................................ 1

Pre-preparation – ..................................................................................................................................... 1

How to start? ............................................................................................................................................ 2

Importance of Energy Audit ................................................................................................................... 2

Benefits of Energy audits ................................................................................................................... 2

Closure and pre-planning ....................................................................................................................... 3

Handout 2 - Energy Audit Sheet ............................................................................................................ 4

PRE-PREPARATION –

1. Divide the students into 5-6 groups and distribute Energy Audit Checklist. Make sure that each

group will has a mix of junior and senior students.

2. Each group will select at least 1 leader for the activity for its smooth execution and timely com-

pletion

3. Each group will take the different areas for Energy audit like Classrooms (At-least 4 in 1 floor),

Entrance and Assembly Hall, Library and Canteen, Corridors (At least 4), Toilets (Both Girls and

Boys), Computer Room/Hall, Staff Rooms, etc.

4. Each group will audit the assigned area at-least 3 times in a day (Morning, Lunch, after school

hours or just before the closing of school).

5. Visit your assigned/selected area and record the Energy consumption in Audit sheet.

Points to remember -

Each school is different – you will need to find a convenient time to conduct the energy audit. Make sure

that you have agreed on the energy audit with all members of staff that may be involved. If some areas

of the school are locked, you will need to get the caretaker onboard.

HOW TO START?

DAAC President as a facilitator

- Discuss the Plan of Action, and the responsibility of each group. Timing for the activity - 5 minutes.

- Take print outs of Energy Audit sheets in advance and distribute to each group before going out for

the activity.

- Divide the responsibilities amongst group members, areas to be visited, points for observation and

checkpoints, record keeping, monitoring, etc.

- Explain the importance of the activity to all students.

IMPORTANCE OF ENERGY AUDIT

Each school’s energy usage is different, so the best place to start is with an energy audit. An energy audit

is a process that will identify the most effective activities and strategies for our school to reduce its energy

use.

BENEFITS OF ENERGY AUDITS

Energy audits can identify both practice or behavioural improvements and infrastructure and equipment

upgrades.

An audit should identify:

• where energy is being used

• wasteful practices

• opportunities to save energy and money

• maintenance work that could improve energy efficiency

CLOSURE AND PRE-PLANNING

Vice – President (DAAC) –

- Discuss next week’s plan and be prepared with the material required for the activity. The

following week each group needs to bring its record sheets.

- Each group will compile its Energy audit sheet and prepare a presentation (Power point or chart)

about the actual situation of Energy usage during the audit and what are their learnings from the

activity. Each group will suggest at least 5 ways (Practice or Behavioral) to conserve Energy in the

school.

- Ask each group to decide about its presentation mode and bring the material for the same. In

case students decide to make Power point presentation, take prior permission for computers.

Secretary (DAAC) - Record the Minutes of meeting and take the signature of all members present

President (DAAC) -Take prior permissions and approvals for the next activity “Research and Docu-

mentation,” like computer lab teacher, DA teacher. Discuss the plan with DA teacher in detail.

Treasurer or Any Member (DAAC) - Prepare agenda and circulate to DAAC members and DA teacher

for next week.

HANDOUT 2 - ENERGY AUDIT SHEET

Name of Group Members –

1. Selected Area -______________________________________________________________

2. Date of Visit - _______________________________________________________________

3. No. of Light Bulbs and Tube lights -______________________________________________

4. No. of Fans - ________________________________________________________________

5. No. of Computers -____________________________________________________________

6. No. of Projectors, If any -________________________________________________________

7. How many of these are on standby if not in use - ______________________________________

8. AC Temperature at the time of the visit (If applicable, record the time and temperature)

1.________________________________________________________________________________

2.________________________________________________________________________________

3.________________________________________________________________________________

9. Note down the number of charging points in the area - _____________________________________

10. How many switches are ON without any device (Record with Time of visit)

________________________________________________________________________________

11. How many hours lights and fans are ON during the day (Calculate the difference between first and

final audit time or ask the caretaker or in charge)

12. Did you find any other electrical device in the area – Yes/No

Mention them - _____________________________________________________________________

13. How many of these have been left on or on standby (Record the time of visit as well)

__________________________________________________________________________________

14. Find out where energy might be lost through open doors/window or obstructed radiators –

__________________________________________________________________________________