Education & workforce
EmPowered Schools
Students turn their schools into living laboratories for energy efficiency, leadership, and energy career exploration.
The program
Learn it. Lead it. Save energy.
Since 1996, the Alliance to Save Energy has engaged thousands of schools across the country in meaningful energy education programming. PreK–12 students use hands-on STEM lessons to explore energy topics, then apply what they learn at school and at home
How it works
Real-world learning with practical support.
For teachers
Lead a student team with minimal prep, video lessons, hands-on activities, and support from a local project leader.
For schools
Use your campus as a learning laboratory and identify no-cost ways to reduce energy waste.
For communities
Connect students to energy literacy, family engagement, and potential careers in efficiency and utilities.
The Education Team
Meet the Education Team.
Bridget Hachfeld
Vice President, Education
Bridget leads the Alliance’s K–12 education portfolio and connects hands-on STEM learning with energy efficiency, sustainability, and workforce pathways. She previously taught and worked with the Kentucky Department of Education.
Francesca Arato
Director of Education
Francesca oversees the education programs and supports implementation, outreach, and recruitment. Her background includes K–12 environmental education, program development, and communications.
Grace Chen
Manager, Education Outreach
Grace connects schools with funders and supports teachers and districts implementing the program. She spent more than a decade as an elementary classroom teacher.
Stephanye Batiste
Local Project Leader, Education
Stephanye guides districts and teachers using her experience in instructional design, educational technology, and elementary teaching.
Brittney Holt
Local Project Leader, Education
Brittney partners with schools and educators to deliver engaging programs. She taught mathematics for ten years and served as an AVID and dual enrollment coordinator.
Take the next step
Bring energy learning to your community.
Teachers, districts, utilities, and funders can explore a partnership tailored to local priorities.