A message from Friends of the Earth on 4th April 2014

Photo: Tvabutzku

" We’ve just heard that there is likely to be a Government announcement on solar energy and schools this week. This is a great opportunity to make sure that every school that wants solar can have it.

Ask Education Secretary, Michael Gove, to make it easy for schools to go solar

Schools are at the heart of every community and have big roofs for panels. This makes them a great first step on the path to clean energy on every street in every town.

Solar panels could also save the average school up to £8,000 a year on its energy bills. This means more money to spend on the things that make a difference to children - books, supplies and activities. For the man in charge of schools, it should be a no brainer.

Together we can help schools go solar – please sign our petition to Michael Gove now

With sunny wishes,

Jenny and the rest of the campaign team