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It Makes “Cents”
There are many things we can do to use less energy and use it more wisely. These things involve energy conservation and energy efficiency. Although many people use these two [...]
Prince of Darkness over Phantom Loads
Blog Series #3 by Jim Brown "Hey! It's the Energy Guy!" said one of the group of teachers walking out of the building. "My lights are off!" exclaimed another. On another day I was [...]
Can You Hear The Electricity?
Blog Series #1 by Jim Brown In early February, one of my teaching colleagues asked if I knew about a particular leaky faucet. I responded yes, and added that a work order had been [...]
PG&E Virtual Internship Program Wraps Up!
PG&E and NEED just wrapped up the first-ever comprehensive paid "Virtual Internship Program", with 15 students representing five high schools in four communities. Virtual Interns are Juniors or Seniors and represent Skyline High School [...]
Clean Energy Transit Comes to Santa Cruz: Coast Futura!
When NEED California Director, Barry Scott, moved to Santa Cruz County in 2014, he learned how terrible the congestion is on coastal Highway 1 and how few alternatives there are to sitting in traffic. [...]
Using Career Maps to Help Students Connect Learning with Future Careers
Lessons from the Green Generation Workforce Development Initiative A new program in the Chicago area called the Green Generation Workforce Development Initiative is helping high school students prepare for quality, local careers in the growing [...]
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Dive into the personal energy audit with your students TODAY! 📝🔍 Discover how their daily choices impact energy consumption and learn how small changes can make a big difference. Download TODAY: #linkinbio #EnergyAudit #TeacherResources #STEM #STEMEducation ... See MoreSee Less
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Understanding the difference between peak and off-peak electricity hours could lead to potential savings on your energy bill. 💡During peak hours, demand on the grid may be costly for both energy companies and their customers, while shifting your energy usage to off-peak hours could reduce your usage (and bill) during higher-priced times.Our latest blog post unpacks how you can benefit from time-of-use plans. Learn more: bit.ly/3uPpOHI ... See MoreSee Less
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Calling young men in 10th and 11th grades interested in energy and helping lead the way towards a sustainable future! The Exelon Foundation Boys to STEM Academy is a free electrifying week of energy, climate change, and leadership. Apply Today: spr.ly/6188ZeRSi ... See MoreSee Less
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Save the date! 📅 Montgomery County Greenfest returns on April 27 at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown. This free event is the largest annual environmental 🌎 festival in Montgomery County. Learn more ➡️ montgomerycountygreenfest.org ... See MoreSee Less
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Spark Session on Grids, Microgrids, & Clean Grids - TOMORROW! 3/27 at 6PM Eastern - mailchi.mp/442fd986ab19/kidwind-back-in-the-classroom-2717069 ... See MoreSee Less
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