AN TAISCEThe National Trust for

Ireland

Caitríona Cunningham

Green-Schools Officer

ENERGY FLAGEnergy Conservation &

Renewable Energy

EnergyEnergy

Energy is the ability to do work

Greenhouse GasesGreenhouse Gases

Carbon Dioxide

Methane Gas

Nitrogen Oxide

Non-renewable EnergyNon-renewable Energy

Effects of Climate ChangeEffects of Climate Change

Renewable EnergyRenewable Energy

Renewable Energy in the EURenewable Energy in the EU

How can we get our green flag for energy?

1. Conserve energy2. Encourage the use of renewable

forms of energy

Ways to conserve energy

Encourage the use of renewable forms of energy

• Switch to Airtricity• Set up a wind turbine• Set up photovoltaic cells• Use solar heat collectors• Install geothermal heating • Use wood pellet boilers

6 steps for success

• Green school’s committee• Measure the amount of electricity used in your

school• Activities to conserve electricity - turn off appliances• Measure the amount of electricity used in your

school after conserving electricity• Talk about energy conservation & renewable energy

to your friends and families• Green code