Did you know that switching off (or unplugging) a microwave when not in use can save up to 80 kg of co2 per year?
Did you know that leaving an old TV on standby can consume up to half of the energy used as when it is turned on? So remember to turn it off!
A soft drink vending machine consumes around 2,500 kWh of energy each year. 45% of this energy comes from lighting alone!
Did you know that leaving a PC monitor on all night wastes enough energy to microwave six dinners?
Do an "energy audit" in your school. Walk around the building with your classmates and spot where and how to save energy.

Join the U4energy competition!

Schools from across Europe are invited to participate in this exciting competition to demonstrate their achievements by saving energy in an effort to move towards a more sustainable future. The first round of the U4energy competition will be officially launched in September 2010. You can submit your schools' activities in energy consumption habits until May 2011. So get ready!

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A message from the European Commissioner for Energy, Mr. Günther Oettinger 17/06/2010

"This is an exciting competition. I would like to encourage schools to participate and join the European efforts to demonstrate that we can use our energy more efficiently. Read more ...

It's your turn to save energy: join u4energy! 11/06/2010

Teachers and students from all over Europe are invited to take part in U4energy, a new, challenging, pan-European competition for primary and secondary schools. Read more ...

Call for participation: Your video on energy saving! 04/06/2010

All young film makers and animators are invited to produce a short clip (maximum 3 minutes) on the topic of energy saving and efficiency. Read more ...