AN exciting exhibition showcasing the amazing environmental work of Okehampton College has launched at the town's museum. The Museum of Dartmoor Life is hosting the college's exhibition 'Our Energy Journey, Your Energy Future' until Thursday, May 22. The exhibition launched on May 6, with dignitaries including the mayor and mayoress of West Devon, the mayor of Okehampton and town councillors attending the launch event. The exhibition 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 challenges 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. Julie Luckhurst from the college said: 'The environmental work carried out by college has been recognised internationally, but people walking down Okehampton high street may not be aware of what has gone on at the college. 'We encourage them to come along and find out more about the amazing green energy work being done at the college.' Museum manager Andrew Thompson said: 'We are delighted that the college has chosen to use us as a venue for this exhibition. The amount of work put into this exhibition by staff and students is incredible. 'This exhibition helps us to show the museum is not just about the past, but the present too, as we can celebrate this work being carried out by the college. 'For us, it has been a good prompt — the museum is committed to being sustainable. This exhibition emphasises the importance of that. We hope local people come and take something away from this.' 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. Five students in particular — Tim Andrews, Martyn Allen, Bryony Franco, Doug Mullins and Dominic Payne — have taken the environmental message to heart, forming the college's Green Energy Team. For six years, the group have met up to discuss sustainable energy issues and have worked closely with the college's community energy manager Keith Webber on a number of projects, including the campaign to turn off lights and equipment when unused, and speaking to younger students about the importance of green energy. Dominic Payne is one of the group. He said: 'It might be overstating it to say using green energy is a way of life, but it certainly needs to be integrated into daily life. I plan to be involved in green energy issues once I leave the college.' Keith Webber said: 'I have been very grateful for the help of these five students over the years — they have played a really important role in helping our environmental projects move along. 'We always try to instil passion in our students, but these five has been very dedicated over the years.' l The museum will be open on Saturday, May 17 from 10.15am to 3pm giving residents have an opportunity to view the exhibition. Admission is free but donations are requested, which will help pay to convert the museum to LED lighting.