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Dominion 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 MorePECO Summer Internship
You may find yourself asking, what does a day in the life of a NEED and Exelon Foundation STEM Academy scholar look like? Luckily, I am here to help! My…
Read MorePG&E Career Exploration Week
NEED loves creating opportunities for students to work with mentors to learn about exciting careers in energy. In July, we piloted a new model program in two communities called “PG&E…
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 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 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 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…
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