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Jumpers On, Heating Down: Northern Ireland Schools Told to Cut Energy Use
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Schools in Northern Ireland have been told to turn down heating and lighting wherever possible, with staff and pupils advised to wear more clothes rather than raise thermostats. The Education Authority expects school gas bills to jump 60%, from £10.7m to £17m, by March 2027, partly because of the Iran war. Several principals say older, sprawling buildings leave them little room to cut usage safely.
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