• Up to 10% of the energy used by a household comes from appliances on standby.

  • Did you know that ink-jet printers consume 90% less energy than laser printers?

  • Keep windows and doors closed when heating or cooling systems are switched on to avoid losses.

  • Save energy by turning off lights when you are the last one to leave a room.

  • Il-bozoz inkandexxenti jaħlu 90% tal-enerġija li jikkunsmaw bħala sħana.

 

Join the U4energy competition!

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Primary and secondary schools across Europe are invited to participate in this exciting competition. Schools can win prizes for their achievements in saving energy. The first round of the U4energy competition was officially launched in September 2010. The second round is now open - you can submit your entries until May 2012.

The competition deadline is 31 May, 2012
So get ready!

 
 

Sign up to the U4energy portal!

girlboyAre you ready to submit entries to either of the U4energy competition categories? Sign up to the U4energy portal to submit your contributions!
Once logged in, you will be able to access My entries, a private space where you can manage your entries! To get started, sign up here!

 
 

U4energy 2010-2011 Winners! (Item count: 50)


 
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Are you looking for ways to introduce energy efficiency in the classroom?

Whether you are searching for an icebreaker, a fun experiment, or an interactive lesson plan – make sure to browse through the U4energy Resource Repository!

U4energy proposes different energy themes. To compliment the themes, a set of debate cards have been designed to help you spark discussions and debates about intelligent energy use in the classroom.

Don't forget the Digital Gallery! Here, you will find the U4energy poster, pledge, e-badge, and stickers.

 
 

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