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This is a guide to help teachers, students and staff turn off energy consuming devices when they're not required. It can be used as a stand alone resource to save energy at school or made part of a comprehensive energy management plan. 
Why use this guide?
There is compelling evidence that burning fossil fuels is the main cause of climate change. This change is expected to reduce Victoria’s rainfall, increase temperatures and result in more severe weather events like storms, droughts and flooding. Saving energy is one of the most effective ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Victoria.
The Victorian Government is addressing climate change and supporting many programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
It has committed the state government sector to a 15% cut in energy use by 2006. Further targets are expected to be announced in 2006. Most schools have the opportunity to cut unnecessary energy consumption and save an average of $4,000 and a minimum of $2,000 every year. Use this guide together with the ‘Save Energy@School’ CD, which contains - primary curriculum resources CSF Levels 1 – 4
- secondary curriculum resources CSF Levels 5 – 6
- resources for school energy managers
- resources for teachers and students
This guide has been developed by Bruce Rowse, Paul Brown and Regina McLeod of Energy Doctor Pty Ltd with collaboration from Research Primary, Balwyn High, Macedon Primary, Manchester Primary, St. Albans Secondary, Sandringham East Primary, Mallacoota P12, Geelong East Primary, Brighton Secondary, Wandin Yallock Primary, Ascot Vale Primary and Mildura West Primary Schools. Amanda Curlewis and Victoria Hart also provided valuable input. Department of Education and Training
December 2005
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