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3. Green School Guide - 3.3 Energy Saving
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3.3.9 Energy Efficient Appliances
Benefits
• Reduce energy consumption;
• Simple step to reduce energy
carbon emissions; and
• Promote behavioural change and
education for staff and students.
Issues to Consider
a. Opportunities
• Schools can reduce energy consumption simply by selecting appliances
with a high energy efficiency rating according to their energy labels (such as
Grade 1).
b. Solutions
• Appliances can be selected based on the information provided below:
Type of Energy Label Appliance Covered
EMSD Mandatory Energy Efficiency Labelling
Scheme
Useful References (1) & (2)
EMSD Voluntary Energy Efficiency Labelling
Scheme (Grading-Type Energy Label)
Useful References (3) to (5)
EMSD Voluntary Energy Efficiency Labelling
Scheme (Recognition-Type Energy Label)
Useful References (3) to (5)
US Energy Star Useful Reference (7)
EU Energy Label & EU Energy Star Useful References (8) & (9)
• Schools can adopt software that switches the computer to an energy saving
mode or shut off entirely after idling for a certain amount of time. Energy
savings can be substantial when considering the number of computers in
use within a school.
Applies to NS & ES