Display Energy Certificate for Schools

What is a DEC?

A DEC is a certificate which displays the school’s energy consumption in terms of kWh/m2. A kWh or kilo Watt hour is a measure of energy and m2 is the size of the building.

Do all schools need a DEC?

Schools greater in size than 1000m2 are now required to complete a “display energy certificate” and display it in a public area. 

How do you know if your school is energy efficient?

The DEC is similar to an energy label on a fridge or washing machine with a scale of A to G, A being the most energy efficient and G being the least efficient.

Display energy certificate

How does my school get a DEC?

To find out how to get your DEC and for further information go to www.energyeducation.ie 

How to involve the whole school?

  1. Organise a team of apprentice architects, engineers, scientists and computer specialists
  2. Performa a school survey (Data gathering)
  3. Review the Energy Bills (Analysis)
  4. Enter data online
  5. Print certificate

CASE STUDY  - Find out how Roshine NS got their DEC with the help of the whole school. Click here.

 

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