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More and more schools in the UK are making sustainable energy a practical reality as well as a topic to learn about in the classroom. And pupils themselves are often driving these initiatives with real commitment and enthusiasm, working together with their head teachers, parents, school governors, caretakers and others.

There are many ways that schools can develop good sustainability principles in pupils’ mindsets and behaviour –from actually using renewable technologies like solar panels and wind turbines within the schools, to monitoring daily energy consumption and introducing energy efficiency measures. But more importantly, we're impressed by schools that are embedding sustainable energy learning into the whole ethos of their school through the curriculum and activities involving the wider community.

Our Schools Award was set up in 2006 for schools that have been practising sustainable energy for more than a year and integrating it in the school’s culture. We’re looking for schools that can demonstrate they’ve made actual energy savings, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and possibly generated renewable energy. If your school has introduced great new ideas for tackling climate change and inspiring the next generation, let us know.