(In Beta) A great high-level data tool which provides maps and data on current and historical regional and national electricity usage and generation mix. Interactive with a variety of downloadable tables and charts that can be generated.
Sources of Energy
An interactive map depicting the density of wind turbine projects, with specific information on each project available.
The Wind for Schools program is a career-connected leanring program from the Department of Energy that connects your school with resources around Wind Energy , including curricula, a network of other schools (with wind data) and support in establishing a demonstraiton wind project on your school site.
Generation 180 is a nonprofi working to inspire and equip people to take action on clean energy. The site includes a wealth of resources for engaging student's in exploring how they use energy, understanding how energy decisions are made, and providing them with tools so they can take big or small actions to promote clean energy locally. Two features include the Energy Challenge (to organize class/local challenges) and the Boot Camp virtual course. The site also has reports on school solar, with success stories, trends, and guide for including solar in your school.
The American Jobs Project develops practical, customized strategies to promote economic development and advanced energy jobs. They have published state-level industry reports highlighting opportunities in Advanced Energy for 24 states for the next 10 years. These can be great ways to identify Career-Connected Learning opporunities and industry partners in your state.
DSIRE is the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewable energy and energy efficiency in the United States. It includes national, state and local policies and incentives for all 50 states and DC.
CREDC is a wealth of interactives and curricula for K-12 educators. There are six interactives for engaging in how to manage various sources of energy and their costs in relationship to energy usage, as well as curricula such as paper circuits, and resources and ideas for integrating coding, Minecraft, and other computer applications in energy and circuitry explanations.
A time-tested series of 19 lessons developed by KidWInd to explore Wind Energy, using KidWind or DIY wind turbines designed by students. Lessons span from basic concepts of wind energy all the way through sighting of windmills and impacts on people and wildlife.
The US Army Corps of Engineers has created a series of curricula from K-12 to discuss the Bonneville Dam operations, salmon lifecycle, and some of the history of the project. They also offer virtual and in-person tours of the faiclity for classes.
Interactive Map featuring sources of energy and consumption. Great tool for engaging students in understanding where their energy comes from locally and from what sources.
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Portland OR 97201
phone: 503-248-1905