K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP) Teacher Courses
We Energies provides scholarships to take graduate-level courses for credit. Through hands-on activities and discussion learn how to enhance your students’ understanding of energy, where it comes from and how it affects their lives. Classroom and online courses available.
Spring 2009
Doable Renewables: Renewable Energy Education in the Classroom
Course: NRES 732 Sec: 883
Location: Horizon School, Pewaukee
Dates/Times: Tuesday, April 21, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday, April 28, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Saturday, May 2, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $425*
College Credits: 1 graduate from UW-Stevens Point
*We Energies provides a $350 scholarship for educators in its electric service territory, making the cost for teachers $75.
Renewable Energy Educators Conference Grants
The new We Energies 2009 Renewable Energy Conference Grants program provides post-secondary (university and technical college) educators, not-for-profit educators, and K-12 public, private, charter and home school teachers grants to attend renewable energy conferences that help build renewable energy knowledge or technical skills for enhancing student instruction.
- Grants range from $750 to $2,500, depending on conference.
- Educators must be residents in the We Energies electric service territory.
- Grants will be in the form of reimbursement.
- Educators must complete all grant requirements to receive reimbursement program funds.
- Grant funds may be used to cover conference registration fees, relevant workshops or tours, travel, lodging, meals, and if necessary, up to one day of substitute teacher costs.
NOTE: Full-day attendance at conferences is expected from grant recipients.Grant Requirements and Approval Process
Eligible Conferences
- Renewable Energy Summit, Milwaukee, Wis., March 25-28, 2009
The Wisconsin Renewable Energy Summit focuses on several major themes, including curriculum programs and course design, energy management, renewable energy practices, the bio industry, and solar electric, solar thermal and wind energy. Attend this conference to learn more about renewable energy and how renewable energy impacts the environment and economics.
- $750 grant to attend conference
- $350 teacher scholarships to take a graduate-level course for credit at the Renewable Energy Summit through KEEP (K-12 Energy Education Program) are also available from We Energies for this conference. To register for the KEEP course and this $350 We Energies scholarship, contact KEEP at 715-346-4818
- Windpower 2009, Chicago, IL, May 4-7, 2009
Windpower 2009 is the largest annual wind conference in the world, featuring the latest industry developments and technologies. Exhibits will reveal new products, and networking opportunities will be available with leading industry decision makers.
- $2,000 grant to attend conference
- Solar 2009, Buffalo, NY, May 12-16, 2009
Solar 2009 is the United State’s leading conference on emerging trends, technology and opportunities shaping the solar energy future. This conference introduces you to the leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs moving the solar industry forward.
- $2,500 grant to attend conference
- Midwest Renewable Energy Fair, Custer, Wis., June 19-21, 2009
The nation’s premier energy education event is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Attend the Midwest Renewable Energy Fair to explore hundreds of workshops and exhibits and to learn more about renewable energy and sustainable living from the world’s largest event of its kind.
- $1,500 grant to attend conference
- $350 teacher scholarships to take a graduate-level course for credit at the Midwest Renewable Energy Fair through KEEP (K-12 Energy Education Program) are also available from We Energies for this conference. To register for the KEEP course and this $350 We Energies scholarship, contact KEEP at 715-346-4818.
- Renewable Energy for Educators, Carbondale, Colo., June 22-25, 2009
Solar Energy International offers K-12 teachers hands-on education to learn more about renewable energy and how to implement classroom lessons on renewable energy through creative activities.
- $2,500 grant to attend conference
- International Renewable Energy Conference, Albany, New York, Nov. 18-20, 2009
IREC organizes this national conference for educators. This year’s focus is on renewable energy and energy efficiency workforce development, featuring new ideas in educating a workforce in renewable energy. Conference sessions include best practice teaching models from technical high schools.
- $2,500 grant to attend conference
Renewable Energy Education Conference of Your Choice
Teachers may also submit an idea for a different renewable energy education conference. Idea must be approved for eligibility prior to conference attendance or receipt of grant monies. Grant amounts will vary depending on conference.
- Grant amounts will vary depending on conference.
Energy Fundamentals - Online!
Explore the basics of electricity through our Energy in Our World Today newspaper. In addition to the Oak Creek and Glacier Hills Wind Park project highlights, this content supplemental covers the science behind energy sources. See how two area high school students use electricity, and learn electricity and natural gas safety tips to share with students. Download and review online, or print and share with students. Paper includes student activities and learning assessment quiz.
