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Our Green School: Microgeneration for schools

Growing your own energy is the best way to make your school environmentally friendly. Installing green energy in your school has many benefits:

-it is an exciting way for children, young people and the wider community to learn about climate change and renewable energy,

- you can reduce your school’s carbon dioxide emissions and help to prevent the harmful effects of climate change,

- renewable energy has many curriculum links including science, ICT, design and technology, politics and economics,

- you can save money on your fuel bills and

- it is a selling point for your school. It shows that you care and that you’re prepared to do something positive about climate change

A variety of GYOE technologies are now available to install in school buildings. Details can be found on the Our Green House homepage.

Our Green School can help you by offering a simple three step process to make sure you choose the right system to make cost-effective carbon dioxide savings for your school.

	Step 1: Learn about microgeneration

Click on the techonolgy names at the top of the page to learn more about the GrowYourOwnEnergy technologies. Please note, the technologies will have to be scaled up to be cost effective for your school.

	Step 2: Call 0845 257 9 257

For specialist advice about your school's project, call the GrowYourOwnEnergy team on 0845 257 9 257 who will discuss your options with you. Our advice is completely FREE and impartial.

	Step 3: Take the next step...

If you and your school are ready to take the next step, GrowYourOwnEnergy can put you in rouch with our national network of REA approved suppliers who can carry out your microgeneration project for you. Call us on 0845 257 9 257 to set the wheels in motion...



Email us to find out how your school could join the green energy revolution orcall 0845 257 9 257 to find out more. Grow Your Own Energy is the brainchild of Hestia, a company that has provided high quality, independent consumer advice on energy efficiency and sustainable energy for over 12 years. Click on the logos below to visit our other Grow Your Own Energy websites.