U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Energy Education

On this site you'll find links to educational and training resources on energy, particularly energy efficiency and renewable energy.

Get Smart About Energy:
K-12 Energy Lessons and Activities

How can you help your students get smart about energy? Start here! You can get a variety of lesson plans and activities on energy efficiency and renewable energy. Need some ideas? Search by subject and grade to see what sparks your interest, and then download the information to use it in the classroom.

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Teachers and Parents

Teach your students and children about energy efficiency and renewable energy. You can also find energy educational opportunities for yourself.


Energy Professionals

Find energy-related job listings and continuing education opportunities.

Students

Find resources for energy-related science projects and reports. High school students can learn about energy-related careers, college degrees and programs, and scholarships. College students can find energy-related internships and job listings.

School Administrators

Find resources to help make your school buildings more energy efficient and learn about alternative fuel and vehicle technologies for school buses.


Homeowners

Find training, courses, and workshops to help you learn more about installing a renewable energy system in your home.