Website of the Interstate Renewable Energy Council. One of IREC's programs is the Photovoltaics for You (PV4You) Program. Schools Going Solar program is part of this program. See IREC's website for a lot of great information on how they can help you.
Alliance to Save Energy, Houses lesson plans for energy educators.
The Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) website now contains a renewable energy curriculum updated late in 1999. The material forms a six-week standalone science curriculum, or individual class sessions. The curriculum gives complete details on more than 30 classroom presentations. There is no charge for the material.
New Mexico Solar Energy Association (NMSEA), Details the successful launch of its innovative mobile education effort. The SunChaser2 is a program that introduces students to solar energy through hands-on activities and exhibits on an eye-catching, solar-outfitted trailer. It has solar water heater, solar electric system solar oven, hydrogen fuel cell, solar water distiller and other demonstrations.
DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. This is the official website area for kids and education on EREN, the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network. Lots of information, activities, and pertinent links.
http://www.green-e.org Kids have the power to change the future. This site contains a list of resources to learn about electricity production and the environment. It also contains links to other pertinent sites.
Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA). SEPA is an association of more than 90 energy service providers from across the US, Canada, Europe, the Caribbean, and Australia cooperating to increase the commercial use of solar electricity. An Internet version of the Schools Going Solar booklet is on this website.
SolarQuest program. SolarQuest is hosted nationally by EcoSage Corporation and is sponsored locally by state agencies, local electric utilities, and small businesses. Involvement in SolarQuest starts by enrolling in the program and working toward the installation of a Photovoltaic system in your school or community.
Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology (CREST), which produces educational multimedia CD-ROMs and operates Solstice, an internet service for the sustainable energy community. Check out the "School Energy Doctor" on this site!
Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy, or DSIRE. Their site contains summary information on every kind of financial program that fosters renewable energy use, such as grant and loan programs, corporate tax incentives, income tax incentives, etc. DSIRE also maintains the database of regulatory policies for renewable energy such as net metering, green pricing state construction practices, etc. It has a special schools component, where teachers and students can enter information about their school's project.
Solar Now, which operates the Solar Solutions for Schools program. Solar Now is an international nonprofit agency dedicated to education in the field of alternative and renewable energy. Solar Now is an excellent resource for schools, students and teachers with an interest in solar energy, but without a clear idea of how to incorporate it into their existing curriculum.
American Solar Energy Society (ASES), a national organization dedicated to advancing the use of solar energy for the benefit of U.S. citizens and the global environment. ASES has regional chapters throughout the country, and a very active Education Division.
Energy Information Administration, an independent statistical and analytical agency within DOE. EIA maintains a comprehensive data and information program relevant to energy resources. It has a nice area for kids/students. Click on "Kid's Page".
National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project, a nonprofit organization that promotes energy education among U.S. schools as a means to encourage an intelligent national policy towards energy resources and energy use.
Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network EREN, which provides information on programs sponsored by the Department of Energy, and provides links to major organizations involved in renewable energy and energy efficiency. Parts of the site are composed as educational tools specifically for students. Has information on making schools more energy efficient.
Renewable Energy Policy Project. Lots of good information and a primer on green energy.
Energy Matters, created by and for high school students. It hosts information on energy use, history, types and an interactive energy crisis game.
Energynet for teachers and kids that helps understanding of energy use and management.
U.S. Department of Energy's Million Solar Roofs program, with information about solar energy and links to many pertinent sites.
IREC - Going Solar,Going Solar, has great resources and networks. You may order the "Schools Going Solar" video via this site.
Solar Expert This site contains some useful links for students and teachers, "how solar cells work", space weather, National Climatic Data Center information, etc.
Dr. Art's Guide to Planet Earth explains how our planet works. It includes a book, and a theater show.
Global Solar Partners brings together teachers and students worldwide to share ideas about energy in a sustainable future. For more information about Global Solar Partner activities, go to the site and choose a link to explore.
Green Teacher magazine. Lots of information on environmental concerns, with some energy information.
The Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) is an independent, nonprofit organization that works to promote the responsible and efficient use of natural and economic resources. CEE accomplishes this mission through program development and delivery, research, evaluation and public policy initiatives. Of special interest is their Renewable Energy Technology area, in the Energy Services section of their site.
Center for Environmental Education, whose mission is to create greener K-12 schools and communities. Contains resources, model programs, etc. whose mission is to create greener K-12 schools and communities. Contains resources, model programs, etc.
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