Energy and Carbon Management Training Workshop
Tailored advice and actionable strategies to help you take control in your setting.
PLEASE NOTE: this is an extended accredited workshop for sustainability leads and runs across the first 3 sessions of the day.
Are you responsible for delivering your school's energy or climate action plan but not sure what the next step is, or feel you need to skill up to deliver it with confidence? This extended workshop gives you the clarity, knowledge and practical skills to move forward. Our Greener Schools Index report highlighted a clear need for sustainability training and a defined CPD pathway. This workshop has been created to meet that need and support school leaders with the practical requirements of the DfE's Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy. In this workshop, you will access practical course materials, tailored advice and actionable strategies to help you take control of energy and carbon reduction in your setting. Led by Zenergi's Head of Consultancy Delivery, Harry Eaves, and Consultant School Business Leader Helen Burge, ISBL Fellow and Trustee, this ISBL-accredited workshop gives you the tools and insights needed to build confidence, strengthen your planning and drive meaningful change across your school or Trust.
In this workshop we explore
An introduction to carbon and energy
Demystifying the terminology
Measurement essentials
Billing, benchmarking and planning
Leveraging half-hourly data
Data-driven planning and strategic master planning
Creating integrated energy and carbon reduction plans
Target setting and quick wins
Budgeting for effective carbon management
Engaging stakeholders
Reducing waste with data
Take home points
Energy and carbon reduction strategies. Strategic planning. Data analysis.
This session is for
School business leaders responsible for sustainability, energy or estates management who want to harness energy and carbon reduction efficiencies across their school or trust.
Harry Eaves and Helen Burge
About the speakers
Harry leads a team of experienced specialists and engineers dedicated to helping schools reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions through innovative mechanical and electrical engineering design, compliance strategies and energy efficiency solutions. With seven years of experience as an energy consultant, a degree in renewable energy engineering, and an Executive MBA in progress, he combines technical expertise with a passion for sustainability.
Helen Burge brings over 25 years of experience in operations and strategic management within the education sector. She is a Fellow and Trustee of the Institute of School Business Leadership (ISBL) and holds a Master's degree in Strategic Educational Leadership.
A strong advocate for school business leaders, Helen also serves as a tutor and assessor for Best Practice Network. She is passionate about sustainability in education. She co-founded the UK Schools Sustainability Network (UKSSN) Operations Group, where she leads initiatives focused on driving impactful, long-term change across the sector. This has included creating the ISBL Sustainability Professional Standards and the Zenergi Greener Schools Index.