Don't let energy costs affect your education services

It is estimated by the Carbon Trust that UK schools spend £543 million every year on their energy bills. For schools and education centres, controlling these energy costs is vital.

Fortunately, reducing your school’s energy costs is simple. Business Electricity Prices can help you find a great energy deal that matches the requirements of your school.

By simply providing your address and a few contact details, you can compare the latest energy prices from a wide range of trusted business energy suppliers.

Benefits of switching for schools and colleges

The average primary school in the UK spends £31,000 each year on energy bills. That figure increases to £90,000 for secondary schools.

If you haven’t switched or renegotiated your energy deal for a few years, it’s likely your school or education centre will be overpaying for the energy you use.

Many schools may feel that they don’t have the time to switch energy contracts. However, the process couldn’t be simpler with Business Electricity Prices. You can view a range of business energy tariffs in minutes by competing our quick online comparison calculator.

You can then receive advice from our energy experts on choosing the right tariff to match the needs of your school. You’ll even be provided with a dedicated account manager to guide you through the process of switching to your new energy deal.

Saving Energy in Schools

Even those schools on the best energy deals can reduce their energy costs further by implementing a few energy-saving measures.

Reducing your energy usage has the dual benefit of saving money and having a positive impact on the environment.

Keeping warm in class

We know the number one priority for schools is to create a comfortable and safe environment. During winter months, schools spend significant amounts of money on energy. This is to ensure students and teachers stay warm whatever the weather.

Your heating can also offer a great place to start when seeking to reduce energy usage. Heating is estimated to make up 60% of a schools energy bills.

Simple actions can make a big difference to your energy usage. Scheduling annual boiler services can improve your heating system efficiency by up to 15%. Using timers, keeping thermostats at a steady ambient temperature and turning down radiators in rooms, not in use can all reduce your heating costs.