U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
Energy Education
Energy Education Programs
Here you'll find programs that support energy education in the schools and community.
National and International Programs
Provides curriculum-enhancing programs that combine the study of science, energy, and math with real-world experience.
Provides information about the U.S. Department of Energy's undergraduate internships, teacher fellowship program, faculty and student research teams, laboratory equipment grant program, and the National Science Bowl.
Links to all the education programs at U.S. Department of Energy laboratories and facilities.
A California Energy Commission program that provides a variety of educational resources on energy.
A Florida Solar Energy Center project to improve science and technology education by providing materials, hands-on activities and background information to teachers who are interested in facilitating learning through the investigation of environmental topics.
Features educational resources about geothermal energy for students and teachers.
An Alliance to Save Energy program designed to create energy awareness, enhance experiential learning, and reduce energy consumption in K-12 schools.
Promotes an energy conscious society by creating effective networks of students, educators, business, government, and community leaders to design and deliver objective, multi-sided energy education programs.
Develops, disseminates, and implements supplementary educational materials, programs, and courses about energy.
Promotes the efficient innovative and safe use of energy in the United Kingdom and increased public awareness of energy in all its forms.
The National Energy Technology Laboratory's education Web site, with information on educational resources and activities for students and teachers.
Educates the public about hydrogen fuel and fuel cells through curriculum, fuel cell kits, a speakers bureau, and more.
Serves the education and research missions of the Lab and the U.S. Department of Energy through student programs and competitions, teacher programs, undergraduate programs, university partnerships, and educational resources.
A professional development and leadership initiative, jointly funded and led by the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Science Foundation from 1996-1998, for middle school teachers.
Dedicated to promoting education about renewable energy and the environment.
U.S. Regional, State, and Local Programs
Provides curriculum and information about energy use for Colorado educators, as well teacher workshops and contests for students.
Provides information regarding the use of water as a renewable energy resource in the Northwest.
A free energy and environmental education program for children in K-12 that incorporates all disciplines and learning styles, and promotes leadership and organizational skills.
Serves as a catalyst for the expansion and infusion of energy education in Maine within schools, and youth and adult groups.
School Power Naturally
A program from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) that provides education on the role that solar electric power can play in energy efficient homes, schools, and workplaces.
Helps teachers in San Diego, California, integrate lesson plans and student contests about energy and water conservation, as well as photovoltaics, into their classrooms.
A project in southern New Mexico to expand student energy education and involve students in energy conservation in their schools and homes.
Encourages educators in Texas to teach students about energy issues and energy conservation and to reach out to their communities through energy-related projects and activities.
Promotes energy education in Wisconsin through innovative public-private partnerships between educators and energy professionals.
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