Education

Saving energy in schools and making energy efficiency a lesson for students is fundamental in shaping a new generation of energy efficiency leaders.

Next Generation's Leaders

Nationwide, schools spend $8 billion per year on energy. To lessen the economic blow and influence the next generation of leaders, the Alliance uses a variety of educational programs to reach students.

Green Schools and the Green Campus Program

Through basic changes in operations, maintenance and individual behavior, Green Schools has reduced energy use by 5 to 15 percent among participating schools. Green Schools also encourages students to apply the lessons of energy-efficiency in their homes and communities.

The Green Campus Program is leading the way toward green careers and campus sustainability by growing the next generation of energy efficiency professionals.Through Green Campus, students save energy on their campuses by conducting educational outreach; infusing energy conservation and efficiency into course curricula; and implementing projects targeting energy use, student purchasing decisions and operational changes.

Because even the youngest members of a household can be stewards for energy efficiency, the Alliance's mischievous Energy Hog teaches kids about ways they, and their parents, can practice energy efficiency at home.