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How Cheetah Helps Schools Save Energy and Money
- Feb 2
- 2 min read
Schools are looking to become as efficient as possible by evaluating where they can save money. Every school kitchen requires a ventilation system - making them as efficient as possible makes financial and environmental sense.
How Energy Efficient Is Your School?
Energy used for catering facilities amounts to around 10% of a school's energy costs (Source: Education Business UK). Improving energy efficiency in school catering equipment reduces carbon footprint and saves money.
A large secondary school uses catering facilities for a minimum of 10 hours of cooking per week. But kitchen equipment often runs from start to finish each day. This means hours of wasted energy when no cooking happens - unnecessary spending of money and energy.
How Cheetah Helps School Kitchens
Cheetah is a Demand Control Kitchen Ventilation (DCKV) system that controls fan speeds to match actual cooking demands. This optimises energy use regardless of how old or new your kitchen is.
The system's sensors control the fans automatically. Fans run at minimum speed by default. Demand-based extraction automatically increases when sensors detect:
Smoke
High temperatures in ducts
Low airflow in ducts
High CO₂ levels in the kitchen
This ensures school kitchens run safely and efficiently while cutting wasted energy.
Results From Schools
We've already helped educational establishments save significant energy:
University of Warwick – Saved 122 tonnes carbon and £21,000 annually
University of Reading – Saved average 97.79 kWh per day from fans at one site
Penyffordd Primary – 87% fan energy reduction with 22-month payback
Energy Savings and Net Zero Goals
Cheetah helps schools exceed Net Zero goals through:
Remote monitoring
Up to 80% energy savings
Reduced carbon footprint
Lower energy bills
Schools across the UK are already using Cheetah to achieve sustainability goals while relieving financial pressure on budgets.
Want to see what Cheetah could save your school?
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