Local Examples

Each school in Bermuda spends between $5,000 and $100,000 monthly on electricity. At Elliot Primary School, Greenrock with the Eco-Schools programme identified simple changes in behaviour and equipment (e.g., LED lights, timers on heaters, motion sensors on lights) which are expected to reduce electricity bills by 15%. Suggested steps in this module include bringing in a consultant to do an energy audit (in which the students would participate); school education on how to cut electricity; and potentially the installation of some low energy lighting, timers on lights and motion sensors. Students learn about electricity generation from both finite (fossil fuel) and renewable energy sources, and how electricity costs impact their lives. Students keen to explore renewable energy further are encouraged to build models to demonstrate and harness solar, wind and wave power.

Other Bermuda resources that may be useful include the Department of Energy, a solar energy company such as Be Solar, or The Greenhouse which is a retailer for sustainable technologies and organic products.

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