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2022 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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Over 40 years of putting energy into education!
February 18th is National Battery Day 🔋
A battery produces electricity using two different metals in a chemical solution. A chemical reaction between the metals and the chemicals frees more electrons in one metal than in the other.
How does an Electric Vehicle (EV) Work?
Electric vehicles store electricity in large battery banks. They are plugged into a wall outlet (either a 240-volt or standard 120-volt) for several hours to charge. An electric
motor powers the wheels and acts as a generator when the brakes are applied, recharging the battery.
Learn more about batteries in NEED's
"Energy Infobooks"
"ElectroWorks"
"Switching it Up"
"Excellent Energy Engineering
"Stock it Up Energy Storage Sampler"
...and more!
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