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Dominion Energy Wind for Schools
Hampton Roads Students Harness the Power of Wind, Thanks to NEED and Dominion Energy Thanks to a partnership between the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation and the National Energy Education [...]
Decarbonization
The term “decarbonization” is popping up everywhere. But what does it mean? Decarbonization is a method of climate change mitigation used for removal or reduction of carbon dioxide output into the atmosphere. Much of what [...]
PECO Summer Internship
You may find yourself asking, what does a day in the life of a NEED and Exelon Foundation STEM Academy scholar look like? Luckily, I am here to help! My name is [...]
PG&E Career Exploration Week
NEED loves creating opportunities for students to work with mentors to learn about exciting careers in energy. In July, we piloted a new model program in two communities called "PG&E Career Exploration Week" [...]
Energy Education in San Pedro
This past Friday (February 10, 2023), NEED provided an engaging energy education workshop in San Pedro, CA with 33 K-12 classroom teachers and educators from local Boys and Girls Clubs. This workshop was [...]
2022 California Science Educator Conference
2022 California Science Education Conference Reflection from a long-time attendee, presenter, and exhibitor. Hooray! Just in time, the return of the annual conference for California Science Educators! After a two-year pandemic-driven hiatus [...]
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So much fun sharing our UV Bead Solar Chameleon activity at the Student Environmental Alliance Summit yesterday! ☀️ 🦎 ... See MoreSee Less
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Set your college program apart by earning the DOE Zero Energy Design Designation! Apply by June 28 to join 39 programs from 26 institutions that have already earned this prestigious U.S. Department of Energy designation for their #zeroenergy building design programs and practicums. Participate in the #SolarDecathlon? You likely already qualify for the designation!Learn more: www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/zero-energy-design-designation ... See MoreSee Less
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NEED Executive Director, Mary Spruill, virtually presented at EnLite's Energizing Minds: Enhancing Energy Climate Education that was held in Slovenia last week. Always great to share information about the mission of NEED and the work we do! ... See MoreSee Less
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So awesome!
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Certified Energy Manager, Caryn Turrel, took students at Garcia High School in Illinois on an educational energy audit of their school building. The school is a LEED certified building and has a green roof and solar water heater! The energy audit is part of the Energizing Student Potential (ESP) Program.Learn more about ESP at www.need.org/programs/esp/#energizingSTEM ... See MoreSee Less
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Caryn ROCKS!
Check out all we have happening at NEED coming up this spring at www.need.org/events ... See MoreSee Less
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