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K-12 Energy Education Program

Welcome to NRES 735: Renewable Energy Education, an online course developed by the Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP). We look forward to helping you learn more about renewable energy.

This section of the course is open to the public, however, at certain times of the year it can be taken for one graduate credit through the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. If you are interested in this option, please visit the registration information page. Thank you!

Enrolled Participants Only

If you have registered for this class, this link will take
you to the Course Syllabus which is in Desire2Learn (D2L). You will need your password to sign into D2L to view assignments and participate in discussions. This ensures privacy and protects your identity from individuals not enrolled in the course.

Wisconsin Academic Standards Addressed


Open To The Public - Information About Renewable Energy

Proceed through the energy units and complete the activities and 
readings along the way. Visit the Web sites listed for more information. Note: if you take this course for credit, there will be discussions and other assignments that are not available to the public.

Unit 1: Exploring Renewable Energy
     A. What is Renewable Energy?
          Solar
          Wind
          Hydro
          Biomass
          Geothermal
     B. Off-grid and Grid-intertied Systems
     C. Renewable Energy Timeline
     D. Renewable Energy Use Throughout the World
     E. Renewable Energy Statistics
     F. Activity: Where the Wind Blows
         Activity: Using the Shadow Method
         Activity: Siting for Solar
         Activity: Over the Years

Unit 2: Renewable Energy Use in Your Life
     A. Benefits of and Barriers to Renewable Energy
     B. Comparing Renewable and Non-Renewable Energy Costs
     C. Green Energy Programs in Wisconsin

Unit 3: Renewable Energy in Your Future
     A. Prepare for a Renewable Energy System
     B. The Future of Renewable Energy

Glossary - A glossary of energy terms

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