Clean Energy for a Clean Environment

The Clean Energy for a Clean Environment (CECE) Program empowers youth and educators to explore topics in energy efficiency and renewable energy resources. CECE includes educator training opportunities, Clean Green Power and Wind Wisdom teaching units, destination sites to see renewable energy in action, and certificates and patches that students can earn. This engaging program allows educators, students and families alike to learn about safe renewable energy choices and to take actions through hands-on, community-based projects. CECE empowers participants to take steps toward sustainable and healthy living practices and become agents of positive change. It is for everyone interested in learning about renewable energy and discovering ways to become more energy efficient.

Clean Green Power Program

The Clean Green Power program offers an introduction to the technology involved in clean, renewable energy.  This patch and certificate program is appropriate for students K-12.

Wind Wisdom

Wind Wisdom offers middle and high school students an opportunity to go to the leading edge of technology as they learn about clean, renewable wind energy. 

Wind Wisdom for School Power Naturally includes two units for grades K-4 and 5-6. These units were developed through a service contract with the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (NSYERDA) and are aligned to NYS Learning Standards.

Solar Sense

Solar Sense was developed under a service contract with the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (NYSERDA).  The lessons are based on the Solar Kit Lessons NESEA developed for School Power...Naturally.  At this time, the Solar Sense workshop station lessons are only available through workshop participation. Staff hope to have the lessons bound as a unit and available through free download with additional funding for unit development. 

Destination Sites

Destination Sites are field trip opportunities to community members' homes and businesses that incorporate renewable energy technologies. Participating individuals and businesses offer up their experiences, challenges, and successes in the design, construction, and maintenance of their systems.

Patch Programs for Girl Scouts

Girl Scouts can earn special girl scout patches for completing the Clean Green Power Program and/or Wind Wisdom.

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