AN exciting exhibition showcasing the amazing environmental work of Okehampton College is to open at the town's museum next week. The Museum of Dartmoor Life is to host the college's exhibition 'Our Energy Journey, Your Energy Future' from Wednesday, May 7 until Thursday, May 22. A team of college students and staff, including the school's community technology co-ordinator Keith Webber, have been hard at work putting together the exhibition which tells the story of how everyone at the college has worked together to positively manage their energy consumption. The exhibition not only plans to tell the story of the school's energy achievements, but also challenge visitors to think about what steps can be taken by everyone to help combat climate change. Over the last few years, the college has embarked on a stunning campaign to save energy and improve the school's environmental credentials. Drastic savings have been made by combining a sophisticated energy management system with an in-school campaign to turn off unused lights and equipment, along with savings made from the school's solar panels, a wind turbine on Ball Hill, a new wood pellet boiler and green energy incentives. The school has now reduced its energy bill from £100,000 annually to £0. The energy achievements of the college have garnered widespread recognition. Among its long list of environmental awards are the prestigious Ashden Award, and a listing in Sustainia 100, an international publication showcasing what are considered to be the world's leading sustainability projects. In January 2013 the college won the European prize in the Global High School category of the highly prestigious Zayed Future Energy Prize, which recognises and rewards innovation, impact, leadership and long term vision in renewable energy and sustainability. The environmental projects are not only reducing the college's carbon footprint and energy bills, but being used to teach students about the importance of renewable energy. Despite its incredible achievements, the college is ploughing on with further energy saving schemes, including the installation of a second wind turbine on Ball Hill. The college also plans to work with the primary schools in the Dartmoor Federation and other schools in the area to help them lower energy bills and carbon emissions. For information, call the museum on 01837 52295.