Webinar: Eco-Educate: Empowering Schools for Energy Conservation

Dive into the innovative Austin Energy All-Stars Program designed to empower 6th-grade students with electricity, savings, and sustainability knowledge. Join Austin Energy and the Austin Independent School District (AISD) representatives as they unveil the program’s outcomes and impact. Explore how this unique initiative blends in-class curriculum with practical energy-saving techniques, fostering a culture of efficiency and environmental consciousness among students, teachers, and families. Discover the rationale behind targeting 6th-grade students, the collaborative process with school districts, and the transformative effects on educational goals and behavior change.

OBJECTIVES:

• Understand the strategies energy managers employ for behavior change within schools and among administrators.
• Recognize the significance of targeting 6th-grade students in energy efficiency education and understand the long-term benefits of starting at this educational level.
• Explore the engagement process with school districts, including why 6th grade was chosen and the development of curriculum tailored to this age group.
• Evaluate the impact of the All-Stars Program on students’ understanding of energy concepts, as well as its broader educational implications within the Austin Independent Schools.

PRESENTERS:

• Ana Echeverria, Energy Conservation Engagement Foreman·AISD
• Donylle Seals, Environmental Program Coordinator·Austin Energy

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CELC webinars are intended to extend the conversation about public sector energy management best practices through education, training, and discussion. Webinars are open to anyone interested in public energy management in Texas, Oklahoma, and beyond.

Have questions or ideas for future webinars? Contact Shaun Auckland, Local Government Program Manager, SPEER, cities@eepartnership.org.