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Olympic gold medalist and retired Team GB athlete Tom Daley has swapped the diving board for the classroom, returning to school to learn energy savings tips from the next generation – all in their own words. 

As part of British Gas’ ‘Get Set for Positive Energy’ campaign, the retired Team GB athlete spent the day with Gen Alpha students, learning their energy saving advice and some new slang along the way.  

From ‘cut the yap, turn off the tap’ to ‘don’t fridge gaze, my guy’, Daley quickly discovered that when it comes to saving energy, only ‘true rizzlers’ make the cut. According to the Gen Alphas, only ‘true rizzlers’ save energy.

Tom’s big day back at school saw him getting schooled in sustainability, picking up tips from the kids, and learning how everyday changes can make a big impact in reducing energy consumption in the home.  

The campaign highlights how kids are leading the charge when it comes to sustainability at home. A new survey of 2,000 parents revealed that a fifth (20%) admit that their little ones are the driving force behind how sustainable their household is, with more than half (56%) regularly being called out by their kids for wasteful habits like leaving lights on, running taps for too long, or keeping appliances on standby.  

Daley’s time in the classroom wasn’t all plain sailing – he was politely advised to ‘stick to diving’ after an unfortunate attempt at playground football, and got a telling off from the teacher for throwing paper airplanes in class. 

Tom Daley, Olympic gold medalist and retired Team GB athlete said: “It’s been brilliant going back to school and learning from children on their energy saving tips in their own language. As the future generation, it’s important they feel educated and inspired to adopt habits to create a more sustainable future for all.” 

The ‘Get Set for Positive Energy’ programme is an educational initiative from British Gas and Team GB designed to inspire and empower young people to adopt energy-saving habits that contribute to a more sustainable future. The programme provides schools and families with practical advice, tools, and resources to help embed these habits in daily life. 

James Corcoran, Head of Brand Partnerships at British Gas said: “It’s incredible to see young people leading the way in energy-saving habits. By working with Tom Daley and engaging kids to co-create advice in their own language, we’re making sustainability a fun and relatable topic.  

“Through the ‘Get Set for Positive Energy’ programme, we’re not just sharing tips - we’re empowering young people and their communities to build a greener, fairer future.” 

As one of the UK’s leading energy providers, British Gas is committed to supporting households in becoming more energy-efficient, while ensuring that sustainability remains engaging and achievable for all generations. Through this programme, British Gas is working towards a greener, fairer future, where young people play an active role in shaping household energy habits.  By working with Tom Daley and tapping into Gen Alpha’s unique way of communicating, the programme makes energy-saving more relatable, encouraging kids and parents alike to take action in small but meaningful ways. 

Tom Daley & Gen Alpha’s energy saving tips

1. Don't fridgegaze, my guy
2. Jumper first, thermostat second - don't roast yourself
3. Keep showers short, to stand tall
4. Real queens turn the lights off when they leave their castle
5. Slay waste, recycle
6. Only boil water you need when making tea
7. Unplug your phone when you're done charging
8. Don't fanum tax the planet of energy, be mindful of what you use

For more information, please visit: https://www.britishgas.co.uk/the-source/making-a-difference/get-set-for-positive-energy.html