Switch off

For the second year in a row Synergy is again proud to be the major sponsor of Switch Off, a school based energy reduction competition to encourage WA schools to reduce their energy use.

The 2010 competition kicks off in Term 3 with 54 schools competition to see who can be the biggest energy loser in 2010. To find out which schools are competing this year, and to see how they are tracking in the competition visit www.switchoff.com.au

There are some great prizes up for grabs including a 1.5kw PV system, a $1000 energy credit to a school's Synergy account and some standby devices.

Follow the competition

You can track how the schools are progressing each week at www.switchoff.com.au  where you can see how much they are reducing their energy consumption by each week compared to a similar billing period in 2009.

Or you can follow Switch Off on Facebook - here you will pick up some handy energy efficient tips, learn all about solar power and what schools around the globe are doing to become more sustainable.

You can get involved on the Switch Off blog by joining in the energy conversation!

Background

Switch Off was created by two Perth students in La Sale College's Talented and Gifted program, Jessica Gill and Laura Ryan, and ran for the first time in Term 3 of 2009. Synergy, Solar Shop Australia and Equilibrium are the sponsors of the competition.

The competition is helping to make a real difference to the energy consumption of WA schools. In 2009 Quinns Beach Primary School won, managing to reduce their energy use by 29.41% over the competition period.

Questions?

If you have any questions about the competition contact Candice Grisbrook on 612 1832 or email candice.grisbrook@synergy.net.au