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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. …
Read More2022 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…
Read MoreIt 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…
Read MorePG&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 from throughout the Pacific Gas…
Read MorePrince 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…
Read MoreHave 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 you put on your car. …
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 MorePG&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…
Read MoreClean Energy Transit Comes to Santa Cruz: Coast Futura!
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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,…
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