Haringey Schools Energy Funding is set to play a pivotal role in supporting local educational institutions in reducing their utility costs and carbon footprint.
As part of a city-wide environmental effort, three Haringey schools have secured a substantial financial package through the Mayor of London’s Greener Schools programme, aimed at improving energy efficiency and supporting the transition to sustainable power.
The Brook Special Primary School and The Willow Primary School – both located within the Broadwater Farm estate – alongside Risley Avenue Primary School in Tottenham, have been selected for the scheme. These schools will join 35 others from across 16 London boroughs in benefiting from the £2.9 million pilot project.
The funding will enable the implementation of a series of eco-friendly upgrades, including solar panel and heat pump installations – pivotal steps in embracing cleaner energy sources and cutting carbon emissions.
Haringey Council has successfully secured £80,000 specifically for a solar energy system at Risley Avenue Primary. Additionally, The Brook and The Willow schools have been granted £98,000 to install rooftop solar panels.
Supplementary funding will also be provided via the council’s Carbon Offset contribution – a fund derived from planning applications to support borough-wide carbon reduction schemes.
“The installation of solar photovoltaic panels, which convert sunlight directly into electricity, will greatly lower our energy costs. The savings generated will be reinvested into teaching and learning resources, enhancing classroom experiences for students.”
Cllr Mike Hakata, Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Environment and Transport, and Cllr Zena Brabazon, Cabinet Member for Children, Schools and Families, jointly stated: “We’re passionate about tackling the climate emergency and helping our schools transition to net zero. We are delighted to have secured this funding from the Mayor of London.
This important investment will have multiple benefits for our Tottenham schools, where this investment is most needed. It will significantly reduce energy bills and carbon emissions, directly freeing up thousands of pounds that can be redirected to frontline teaching, essential learning materials, books and enrichment activities for our pupils.
Children will also be active participants in this sustainable transformation, gaining valuable first-hand experience of how climate action works in practice. This represents much more than environmental improvements—it’s about investing in both our children’s education today and their healthier future.
It’s another fantastic example of us working in partnership with the community to address their priorities while taking meaningful action on the climate emergency that benefits everyone.”
Dawn Ferdinand, Sarah Harris and Maureen Duncan, Headteachers at Willow Primary School and The Brook Special Primary School, echoed their enthusiasm for the initiative: “We are very excited to be one of the 25 schools participating in this amazing project.
The installation of solar photovoltaic panels, which convert sunlight directly into electricity, will greatly lower our energy costs. The savings generated will be reinvested into teaching and learning resources, enhancing classroom experiences for students.
Being part of this project will also give us an opportunity to educate our pupils and the wider school community about sustainability and also promote greener schools. We have won the Eco Schools award and are fully committed to being ambassadors for London Greener Schools.”
This initiative aligns with broader efforts across the capital, including the recently launched London school sustainability funding in 2025, which aims to drive long-term environmental improvements in educational settings.
