Year 2026

ENO encourages and supports schools around the world to take part in Motiva’s Energy Awareness Week, which will be held this year from 5–11 October. The theme for this year is “Energy powers everything.” Join ENO and Motiva in this important mission!

Energy Saving Week marks 30 years!

This year’s Energy Saving Week theme, “Energy powers everything,” reminds us how important energy is in our everyday lives – at school, at home, in transport and across society. For schools, the week is a great opportunity to explore how we use energy and take practical steps to save it. Small actions matter: use energy only when needed, use it efficiently and think about when energy is used.

Energy Saving Week in Finland began in 1996, when Motiva started coordinating an Energy Saving Week for second-grade pupils, with energy companies supporting energy-themed teaching materials for schools. The following year, the participating companies called for greater visibility for the theme, giving rise to the nationwide Energy Saving Week that has been held every autumn ever since. Now celebrated for the 30th time in 2026, Energy Saving Week encourages schools and organisations to take action and share ideas for smarter energy use.

Participating in Motiva’s Energy Saving Week with ENO means you can share your school’s and students’ work with the network. All shared work will also be sent to Motiva, and you will receive a certificate of participation. Schools can share their work and actions on the ENO Padlet until 30 November 2026.