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Applications are now open for Solar Schools 2013-14

1 May 13


Ready to take your carbon cutting to the next level? After two amazing years, we're recruiting a new group of schools to join our Solar Schools project. 

Led by a team of local volunteers, schools work with the whole community to raise the cash for their very own solar roof. Each school can take donations and tell their story through their own page on solarschools.org.uk.

Not a teacher? Not a problem!

This isn't just for teachers: some of the best Solar Schools teams are led by parents, governors or support staff. You don't have to be a pro fundraiser or a solar expert either: if you're connected to a school and can spare some time to make this work, we want to hear from you!

Learn more and start your application at solarschools.org.uk/apply

Solar School of the Week: New Mills

23 Apr 13

The New Mills team at Swizzels Matlow

New Mills students at Swizzels on their solar mission. But a few sweets won't hurt...

In New Mills, Derbyshire, there's a group of students who have jumped into their Solar Schools project with both feet. They may not be experienced fundraisers, but their enthusiasm for solar has helped them rack up a series of successes that would impress the pros!

Solar School of the Week: Little Kingshill

16 Apr 13

Even their clothes are green!

Whether it is growing vegetables in the school grounds, switching off lights or visiting a local arboretum, the pupils at Little Kingshill have always been super keen on making their school a greener place to be.

So when they became a Solar School it could only get better!

Want more clean energy? Get your MP to vote for it!

20 Mar 13

UPDATE 16 May 2013: We've got a date! The key vote is scheduled for Monday 3 June. If you haven't already contacted your MP about this, now's the time!

Great news – we've got another chance to put Britain on the fast track to fossil-free electricity!

MPs are about to decide whether to set a 2030 target for ultra low-carbon power. This is the biggest climate vote in years, and it's looking winnable.

Clean electricity means a smaller carbon footprint for everyone. If you want it, tell your MP to vote for it!

Our email tool makes it ridiculously easy, giving you writing tips tailored to your MP's position.

Let's get writing!

Solar School of the Week: Avenue Primary

19 Mar 13

Fundraising for solar, one painted face at a time!