Student Energy blog

A low forecast can still mean low energy use and low bills!

With the Beast from the East imminent and temperatures plummeting to minus figures across the UK, we’ve devised our top tips for staying cosy in this weather, all while reducing your energy use!

Your new year plans are probably already pretty hectic. Whether it’s joining the gym, giving something up or starting something new! Whatever you've got planned we hope you’re ready to kick start the year in style. Here at TSEP we’re planning something a little different, and if you want to make green choices too then here are our eco New Year's Resolutions for 2018.

It’s almost time to leave uni and go home for Christmas (yay!) but it’s important to remember your room is still there even if you’re not, and it could be using up energy and electricity while you’re away. So, before your dreams of mince pies and presents send you running out the door on the last day of term, remember to take these measures to make sure you stay efficient during the holidays.

We are constantly seeking to reduce energy usage among UK students, and have provided all the gadgets and gizmos to track your usage. But what are the best ways of saving energy? It’s so much easier that you’d think to reduce your energy usage, and we’re going to share some of our favourite tips with you that you can put into practice in halls!

Brite Green’s latest higher education University Carbon Report shows whilst universities in England are improving their year-on-year reduction in carbon emissions, the sector is still falling behind the 2020 HEFCE target set. http://www.brite-green.co.uk/index.php/news/16-managing-sustainability/88-2015-16-university-carbon-report-published