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KEEP and Associated Wisconsin-Based Programs and Resources

Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program

The Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP) is the one stop shop for energy education needs for Wisconsin teachers. Explore the School Energy Education page to learn about Focus on Energy, News about schools and energy, Case Studies, Statistics, and link to the NR 734 Support Page. The Support page provides access to the Focus on Energy presentation done by the Energy Advisors on the night of your school building energy audit, a list of resources provided during your course, how much they cost, and where to purchase them, classroom ideas, a sample utility bill and links to most large Wisconsin utilities, examples of energy action plans, and a glossary of energy-related terms. Explore the rest of the KEEP Web site to learn about other professional development opportunities, student involvement activities, resources (hands-on and online), and networking opportunities.

Focus on Energy Schools Program

The Focus on Energy Schools Program Web site provides an Info Library with Fact Sheets, Case Studies, and Articles/News about energy in schools. The Focus on Energy homepage www.focusonenergy.com has an eligibility tool to determine if you qualify for the many incentives found under the Where You Live, Where You Work, and Renewable Energy categories.

Focus on Energy Fact Sheet: Introducing renewable energy into Wisconsin schools (PDF)

Wisconsin Green and Healthy Schools Program

The Wisconsin Green and Healthy Schools Program is a web-based, self-paced, voluntary program to encourage schools in their quest for a healthy, safe, and environmentally-friendly learning environment. Learn how to become a Green and Healthy School, access Support Materials, and check out what schools are already Green and Healthy.

Other Resources

Get Smart About Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy - (EERE) Energy Education Web site provides many educational resources. Their interactive Get Smart About Energy site offers hundreds of lesson plans and activities. They also provide project ideas, student contests, career information, and many other resources for teachers, students, parents, school administrators, home owners, and energy professionals.  

Energy Solutions for Your Buildings

The DOE EERE Building Technologies Program has a Web site called Energy Solutions for Your Buildings (for Schools). This site offers Ways to Save energy, Success stories, Suggestions, Guide for Designing High Performance Schools, and links to other related sites.

EnergySmart Schools

The DOE EERE EnergySmart Schools Web site  provides information on how to plan, finance, design, build, and operate an EnergySmart school. There is also a lot to explore under their Information Resources category.

Green Schools

The Alliance to Save Energy's Green Schools Resources Web site provides a number of excellent resources. Although these resources are designed for teachers participating in the Green Schools Program, other teachers, like you, may find them useful as well. There are Energy Saving Tips for Schools, Pollution Calculators, Videos, Tips for Implementing a School-Wide Energy Efficiency Program, and many other educational links and resources.

Energy Hog

The Alliance to Save Energy's Energy Hog Campaign is raising public awareness of the benefits of energy efficiency and conservation.

Energy Information Administration (EIA) Energy Kid's Page

The Energy Information Administration (EIA) Energy Kid's Page offers energy facts, games, energy history, classroom activities, related links, and a glossary for educators to use.

National Energy Education Development (NEED)

The National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project Web site has a lot of useful information, especially Resource Catalog available in .pdf form.

National Energy Foundation (NEF)

The National Energy Foundation (NEF) Web site is a good resource for energy education ideas. Check out the activities under the Educator category.

Other Energy Education/Green School Programs

Greening Schools

The Greening Schools is an Illinois program to help schools provide a safe and healthy environment that can save money, improve learning conditions, and increase efficiency. Their Web site contains several useful resources under their Resources page. You will find Lesson plans, resources to Green your building, and Funding opportunities.

U.S. Green Building Council's Build Green Schools

The U.S. Green Building Council's Build Green Schools Web site provides a list of benefits of greening your school, information about LEED® for Schools, and links to related news articles.

ENERGY STAR Labeled Schools

ENERGY STAR's Web site for K-12 School Districts provides ideas on how to make your school more energy efficient, how others are making their schools more efficient, how to earn recognition for your achievements, and information about ENERGY STAR products.

 ENERGY STAR has created a challenge for commercial and industrial businesses to reduce energy consumption by 10%. You can register your school to take the challenge and use helpful information to Get Started, Learn More, and Spread the Word about your efforts. They provide fact sheets, brochures, sample press releases, posters, event ideas, etc. to help you raise awareness about energy efficiency in your community. Several schools in Wisconsin have already signed up to take the challenge.

 Aside from the ENERGY STAR Challenge, many top performing schools in Wisconsin have worked hard to become ENERGY STAR labeled schools. These buildings use, on average, 35% less energy the than average.

Send comments and suggestions to KEEP, energy@uwsp.edu or call 715-346-4770.

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