An energy audit was conducted over a period of three months as part of the  Erasmus+ / KA220-VET – Cooperation partnerships in vocational education and training “The Power of AR and VR: Igniting Passion for Learning Through Innovative Technologies” 2024-1-PL01- KA220-VET-000243150. Students thoroughly assessed energy consumption at the school, identifying areas of waste and proposing improvements. This initiative aims to raise awareness about energy conservation and its environmental consequences. By identifying opportunities for energy savings, our school can reduce their ecological footprint and lower costs.

As part of this process, measurements of the school were taken, and Jacek Kawałek created a virtual visualization of the school grounds, which can be viewed using VR glasses. Students can take a virtual tour of the school, exploring and observing energy-saving opportunities in a fully immersive environment.

The recommendations from the audit included:

  • Improving insulation

Identifying areas where heat loss is occurring and suggesting improvements in insulation to reduce heating costs.

  • Upgrading lighting systems

 Recommending the replacement of traditional lighting with energy-efficient LED lights and the installation of motion sensors in less-used areas.

  • Optimizing energy usage

 Proposing adjustments to heating and cooling systems to ensure they are only running when needed, reducing unnecessary energy consumption.

  • Turning off lights during breaks

Suggesting that lights in classrooms, hallways, and other areas be turned off during breaks to reduce energy consumption when rooms are unoccupied.

  • Encouraging the use of natural light

Encouraging students and staff to make use of natural daylight during daytime hours, reducing the need for artificial lighting.

  • Energy-efficient appliances

Recommending the replacement of outdated, energy-hungry appliances with modern, energy-efficient alternatives.

Finally, posters were created in the CNVA program to display the findings and recommendations from the audit.

Class 2D students