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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…

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PG&E Summer High School Fellowship

PG&E Summer Fellowship Program Wraps Up! PG&E and NEED just wrapped up a mostly virtual Summer Fellowship program for twenty high school juniors and seniors…

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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…

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Have you noticed the increased price of fuel?

Blog Series #2 by Jim Brown As prices for fuel continue to rise, you might begin to look for ways to reduce how many miles…

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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…

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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…

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The NEED Project

The NEED Project

Celebrating 45 Years of Putting Energy into Education

Join us each month!

Date & Theme:
January 15 - Solar Spotlight
February 18 - For the Littles - Primary Grades
March 18 - Nuclear Spotlight
April 22 - Earth Month
May 20 - End of School Year

Time: 6:30 PM EST/ 5:30 PM CST/ 4:30 PM MST/ 3:30 PM PST

Sign up for as many you would like and feel free to share the information with friends and educators, both in and outside your schools!

No materials are needed to participate. Learn more about NEED and energy, enjoy some fun and camaraderie, and have a chance at door prizes and chance to win a NEED Energy Kit!

A certificate of participation can be requested.

*For security reasons, participants must register to attend and will receive an individualized link from Zoom.

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✨ Happy New Year! ✨
As we welcome 2026, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the incredible teachers, partners, sponsors, and NEED friends who make energy education possible. Your passion, support, and dedication continue to inspire students and power meaningful learning experiences. We’re excited for another year of innovation, collaboration, and impact ahead. Cheers to a bright and energetic 2026! ⚡
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