Education

Saving energy in schools and making energy efficiency a lesson for students is fundamental in shaping a new generation of energy efficiency leaders.

Next Generation's Leaders

Nationwide, schools spend $8 billion per year on energy. To lessen the economic blow and influence the next generation of leaders, the Alliance uses a variety of educational programs to reach students.

PowerSave Schools and the PowerSave Campus Program

Through basic changes in operations, maintenance and individual behavior, PowerSave Schools has reduced energy use by 5-15% among participating schools. PowerSave Schools also encourages students to apply the lessons of energy efficiency in their homes and communities.

The PowerSave Campus Program is leading the way toward green careers and campus sustainability by growing the next generation of energy efficiency professionals.Through PowerSave Campus, students save energy on their campuses by conducting educational outreach; infusing energy conservation and efficiency into course curricula; and implementing projects targeting energy use, student purchasing decisions and operational changes.

Because even the youngest members of a household can be stewards for energy efficiency, the Alliance's mischievous Energy Hog teaches kids about ways they, and their parents, can practice energy efficiency at home.

Be Aware, Buy With Care!

September 14, 2010

The average American uses fifty-four times more resources than the average citizen in a developing country. Citizens of the developed world spend 14% to 30% of their income on food, while those in developing countries spend 50% to 70%. The purpose of this exercise is to motivate student’s toward thinking about and discussing responsible consumerism as it relates to energy consumption.

“The most under-developed territory in the world lies under your HAT.” – Anonymous

Teacher: Diane DeVasier, Biology, Elsinore High School, Lake Elsinore Unified School District

Topics: Education
Programs: PowerSave Schools Program
Resource Type: Lesson Plans

Students Leading the Way

success_book_09-10.pdf

September 2, 2010

This has been an extraordinary year for the Alliance to Save Energy’s Green Schools Program. With school districts in California facing sharp budget cuts, families across the country shouldering ever-increasing energy costs, and the risks of climate change continuing unabated, the need for increased energy efficiency at school and at home could not be greater. During the 2009-10 school year, our Green Schools have been working hard to address all three of these challenges, all the while advancing student learning and leadership.

Topics: Education, Saving Money and Energy
Programs: PowerSave Schools Program
Resource Type: Annual Report

GreenGov Symposium

October 5, 2010 - 8:03am - October 7, 2010 - 5:00pm

Washington, District Of Columbia

American Public Transportation Association’s 2010 Annual Meeting

October 3, 2010 - 8:30am - October 6, 2010 - 5:30pm

San Antonio, Texas

ACCO Climate Change Leadership Summit & Gala

November 8, 2010 - 8:30am - November 9, 2010 - 5:15pm

Washington, District Of Columbia

Recovery Act Update: Energy Efficiency And Conservation Block Grants

February 24, 2010

The Recovery Act provided $2.7 billion for formula grants to 2300 eligible states, territories, and local governments for the development and implementation of projects to improve municipal energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption, particularly in the building and transportation sectors. An additional $453 million was made available for competitive grants.

The Recovery Act provided $2.8 billion for formula grants to 2300 eligible states, territories, and local governments for the development and implementation of projects to improve municipal energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption, particularly in the building and transportation sectors. An additional $454 million was made available for competitive grants. See the Alliance Recovery Act summary for more EECBG program details.

Topics: Business, Education, Financing, Homes and Buildings, Policy, Saving Money and Energy, Transportation
Programs: Building Codes Assistance Project, Clean and Efficient Energy Program, Policy and Research Program
Resource Type: Policy Summary

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Ukrainian Students Help with Heat-Saving Homework

Date: Aug 23, 2010

In Ukraine, the USAID Municipal Heating Reform Project is teaching sixth graders about energy efficiency — and the kids are turning their country's energy use habits around by applying their lessons to their homes.

As part of its nationwide information campaign on energy efficiency, the U.S. Agency for International Development's Municipal Heating Reform (MHR) Project is teaching sixth graders about energy efficiency. And the kids are taking their lessons home to their families.

Renee Lafrenz

Program Manager, Education

Contact Email:

rlafrenz@ase.org

Renee Lafrenz, LEED AP, Alliance to Save Energy's PowerSave Campus Program Project Manager, oversees the California PowerSave Campus Program, including coordination of a state-wide direct implementation team, supervision of 70 paid student interns, program and project development, and communication with program stakeholders which include campus faculty, staff, administrators and funders. She works out of the Alliance’s Oakland, California office.

Phone:

(510) 451-4081

Address:

1850 M Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036

Aaron Stainthorp

Project Manager, Education

Contact Email:

astainthorp@ase.org

Aaron has over five years of experience specializing in environmental education. He has served in a variety of positions both in and out of the classroom and started out as a field educator. He has worked on energy efficiency education programs with the Center for Neighborhood Technologies in Chicago, and he has led Low Carbon Diet workshops for communities in Chicago and D.C.

Phone:

(202) 530-2249

Address:

1850 M Street, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20036

Policy Perspectives with Senator Richard Lugar

August 13, 2010 - 8:30am - 9:30am

350 West Maryland Street , 46225 Indianapolis, Indiana