2025 Energy Conference for Massachusetts Educators – Hyannis., MA

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Where & When
Margaritaville Resort
1225 Iyannough Road
Hyannis, MA 02601
August 4—6, 2025

Space is limited. Please apply no later than June 2, 2025.

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

August 4, 2025
11:00 a.m. Registration and Energy Challenge Activities
11:30 a.m. Lunch and Welcome – Mary McCarthy and Maggie Downey
12:30 p.m. Introductions and MA Energy Efficiency Bingo
1:15 p.m. Science of Energy
2:30 p.m. Offshore Wind Presentation by Jeannine Louro with Vineyard Wind
3:00 p.m. Energy Source Break Out Sessions
• Onshore and Offshore Wind
• Exploring Solar
4:00 p.m. Energy Source Breakout Sessions (Swap)
5:00 p.m. Q&A and Evaluation Day One
5:15 p.m. Break to check in to hotel before dinner
6:00 p.m. Dinner

August 5, 2025
7:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:15 a.m. Energy Round Up
8:30 a.m. Science of Electricity
9:30 a.m. The Electric Grid
10:00 a.m. Massachusetts Electric Connections
10:30 a.m. Baseload Balance
11:14 a.m. Incorporating Energy Outside the Science Classroom
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Transportation
• Amazin Delivery
• Pretzel Power
2:00 p.m. Presentations
3:00 p.m. Exploring The NEED Website and Mass Save Opportunities
3:45 p.m. Q&A and Evaluation Day Two
4:00 p.m. Break until Reception and Energy Carnival
5:00 p.m. Reception and Energy Carnival
5:30 p.m. Dinner

August 6, 2025
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