A new funding initiative will enhance energy efficiency in 38 schools across 16 boroughs, allowing councils to invest an additional £9.6 million. The upgrades, featuring insulation and LED lights, are expected to save schools around £15,000 in energy costs, enabling funds to be redirected towards key resources. Moreover, the initiative promotes sustainability projects and aims to empower future climate leaders. Sir Sadiq Khan envisions a national rollout of the program, projecting possible savings of over £50 million across all schools in London, contributing to a greener, fairer future for the entire capital.
City Hall believes that the scheme could save schools an average of almost £15,000 on their energy bills due to upgrades that include insulation and LED lights.
Sir Sadiq hopes to see the project adopted by the Government nationally, claiming that similar energy-saving interventions across Londonâs schools could save over £50 million annually.
This investment will assist schools in reducing energy costs, allowing them to allocate more funds to essential resources like books and technology, while also cutting carbon emissions.
The mayor's office stated that the pilot scheme has already inspired elements of the Government's Great British Energy project for installing solar panels on schools.
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