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Power in Numbers
Blog by Jim Brown, NBCT, CEM7/8 STEM Teacher, Sand CreekOn-site Energy Manager What an energy manager does can vary greatly from one organization to another. Some energy managers focus solely on…
Read MoreDominion 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 Development (NEED) Project,…
Read MoreDecarbonization
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…
Read MoreEnergy 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. …
Read MorePrince of Darkness over Phantom Loads
Blog Series 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…
Read MoreCan 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…
Read MoreUsing 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,…
Read MoreKY Power Awards AEP Foundation Grant to Assist Schools, Teachers
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Read MoreReport from Paradise Camp Fire
Report from the Paradise Camp Fire By: Barry Scott, NEED State Program Director in CA When NEED heard about the devastating fires in California we thought about the many teachers we…
Read MoreA Girl Scouts Journey with Energy
Part I: A Girl Scout’s Journey with Energy By Riley Welchko Hi! My name is Riley. I am a Junior Girl Scout in Troop 71360 from Michigan. I go to…
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