Sponsors & Partners

Since 1980, NEED has partnered with thousands of organizations nationwide to design energy education programs tailored to their unique goals. Partnerships may focus on local communities, statewide initiatives, or national…

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This is NEED

With 45 years of experience, NEED has been a trusted leader in delivering energy education across the nation. NEED has a long history of working with energy companies, agencies, and…

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NEED Conferences

 2025 NEED National Energy Conference for Educators July 13-17, 2025 · Louisville, KY   Each summer, NEED hosts a National Energy Conference to bring together educators from across the country…

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Educator Workshops

Energy Education Workshops for Educators NEED is expanding and evolving to best meet the needs of both teachers and students – in the classroom and beyond. Educators know that participating…

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Board of Directors & Staff

Board of Directors Chairman Maggie Downey, Administrator, Cape Light Compact, JPE Vice Chairman Wayne Yonkelowitz, Educator (ret) Secretary John Weiner, U.S. Energy Information Administration (ret) Treasurer Reta White, Mid-Atlantic Dam…

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Teacher Advisory Board

The NEED Teachers Advisory Board (TAB) supports NEED staff, the Board of Directors, and program participants by assisting with the planning, evaluation, and implementation of curriculum, programs, and special projects.…

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