2026 Massachusetts Energy Conference for Educators – Hyannis, MA
This conference is for Massachusetts Educators only.
Where & When
Margaritaville Resort
1225 Iyannough Road
Hyannis, MA 02601
August 3—5, 2026
About the Conference
Educators from across Massachusetts will come together for three days of engaging and fun energy education training brought to you by the Sponsors of Mass Save® and conducted by the National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project. This conference, including lodging, is offered to educators at no cost. The conference provides you with the most up-to-date information on all aspects of energy. You will receive the training and materials to implement innovative hands-on energy units in your classrooms, multi-disciplinary teams, and after-school programs.
About Mass Save
Mass Save is a collaborative of Massachusetts’ electric and natural gas utilities and energy efficiency service providers including Berkshire Gas, Cape Light Compact, Eversource, Liberty, National Grid, and Unitil. We empower residents, businesses, and communities to make energy efficient upgrades by offering a wide range of services, rebates, incentives, trainings, and information.
What Do Participants Receive?
• Massachusetts standards aligned curriculum
• Choice of NEED Kit
• $275 Stipend
• PDP Certificate
• PRIZES
• Graduate Credit Available
• A great opportunity to learn in an engaging and fun way
• The chance to network with fellow educators to learn more about the energy landscape of Massachusetts
Who Should Attend?
• Educators interested in energy
• K-12 Teachers
• Science and STEM Teachers
• AP Environmental Science Teachers
• CTE Teachers
• Out of School Time Program Leaders
• Student Advocacy Organization Leaders
Questions
If you have questions or need assistance, please email Wendi Moss at wmoss@need.org or call 1-800-875-5029.
Agenda
August 3, 2026
11:00 a.m. Registration and Energy Challenge Activities
11:30 a.m. Lunch and Welcome – Sponsor Welcome
12:30 p.m. Introductions and MA Energy Efficiency Bingo
1:15 p.m. Science of Energy
2:30 p.m. Forms and Sources
2:45 p.m. Break and head to assigned session
3:00 p.m. Energy Source Break Out Sessions
• Onshore and Offshore Wind 101
• Exploring Solar 101
4:00 p.m. Energy Source Breakout Sessions (Swap)
5:00 p.m. Q&A and Evaluation Day One
Dinner on your own
August 4, 2026
7:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:15 a.m. Energy Enigma
9:15 a.m. Science of Electricity
10:15 a.m. The Electric Grid
10:30 a.m. Massachusetts Electric Connections
11:00 a.m. Baseload Balance
11:45 a.m. Incorporating Energy Outside the Science Classroom
12:30 p.m. Lunch
1:45 p.m. Presentations
2:45 p.m. Exploring The NEED Website and Mass Save Opportunities
3:15 p.m. Q&A and Evaluation Day Two
3:45 p.m. Break until Reception and Energy Carnival
4:15 p.m. Reception and Energy Carnival
5:00 p.m. Dinner
August 5, 2026
7:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:15 a.m. Exploring Energy Efficiency and Conservation
• Energy systems in a building
• New technologies
8:45 a.m. The Energy House Challenge
10:15 a.m. Exploring Climate Change and the Carbon Cycle
• Carbon Cycle Simulation
• Greenhouse in a Beaker
11:45 a.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Creating & Facilitating School Energy Teams
1:20 p.m. Synthesizing the Conference
1:45 p.m. What’s Next? Q&A, Post-Assessment, Final Evaluation
2:15 p.m. Adjourn
