Following links might be useful to you, and you can email me to add your website to this list.

Schools Going Solar

http://www.ase.org/educators
This is the website of the Alliance to Save Energy, and it houses lesson plans for energy educators.

http://www.fsec.ucf.edu
The Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) website now contains a renewable energy curriculum updated late in 1999. The material forms a six-week standalone science curriculum, or individual class sessions. The curriculum gives complete details on more than 30 classroom presentations. There is no charge for the material.

http://www.schoolpowernaturally.org
This is the website of the NYS Energy Research and Development Authority's School Power Naturally program. NYSERDA is installing 50 2 kW PV systems in schools across NYS, providing curriculum and other activities for teachers in the PV schools.

http://www.nmsea.org
This is the website of the New Mexico Solar Energy Association (NMSEA), and it details the successful launch of its innovative mobile education effort. The SunChaser2 is a program that introduces students to solar energy through hands-on activities and exhibits on an eye-catching, solar-outfitted trailer. It has solar water heater, solar electric system solar oven, hydrogen fuel cell, solar water distiller and other demonstrations.

http://www.eren.doe.gov/kids.html
This is the official website area for kids and education on EREN, the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network, from DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. Lots of information, things to do, and pertinent links.

http://www.energyed.ecw.org
This is the website of KEEP, the K-12 Energy Education Program, a collaboration of the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education and the Energy Center, and is designed to give teachers the tools and information they need to successfully integrate energy education into their classroom activities.

http://www.wpsr.com/foundat/index.html
This is the website of the Solarwise for Schools Program by the Wisconsin Public Service Foundation. Solarwise [TM] for Schools is a solar energy and education program offered within the Wisconsin Public Service Corporation territory. The goal of this program is to install solar-electric systems on high schools and educate students about solar power.

http://www.green-e.org
Kids have the power to change the future. This site contains a list of resources to learn about electricity production and the environment. It also contains links to other pertinent sites.

http://www.solarelectricpower.org
Website of the Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA). SEPA is an association of more than 90 energy service providers from across the U.S., Canada, Europe, the Carribean, and Australia cooperating to increase the commercial use of solar electricity. An Internet version of the Schools Going Solar booklet is on this website.

http://www.solarquest.com
Website of the SolarQuest program. SolarQuest is hosted nationally by EcoSage Corporation and sponsored locally by state agencies, local electric utilities, and small businesses. Involvement in SolarQuest starts by enrolling in the program and working toward the installation of a PhotoVoltaic system in your school or community.

http://solstice.crest.org
Website of the Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology (CREST), which produces educational multimedia CD-ROMs and operates Solstice, an internet service for the sustainable energy community. Check out the "School Energy Doctor" on this site!

http://www.dsireusa.org
This is the site of the Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy, or DSIRE. It contains summary information on every kind of program that fosters renewable energy use, such as grant and loan programs, corporate tax incentives, income tax incentives, etc. DSIRE also maintains the database of regulatory policies for renewable energy such as net metering, green pricing state construction practices, etc. It has a special schools component, where teachers and students can enter information about their school's project.

http://www.ases.org/solar
Website of the American Solar Energy Society (ASES), a national organization dedicated to advancing the use of solar energy for the benefit of U.S. citizens and the global environment. ASES has regional chapters throughout the country, and a very active Education Division.

http://www.eia.doe.gov
Website of the Energy Information Administration, an independent statistical and analytical agency within DOE. EIA maintains a comprehensive data and information program relevant to energy resources. It has a nice area for kids/students. Click on "Kid's Page".

http://www.need.org/
Website of the National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project, a nonprofit organization that promotes energy education among U.S. schools as a means to encourage intelligent decisions on a national basis about energy resources and energy use.

http://www.eere.energy.gov
Website of the Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Network EREN), which provides information on programs sponsored by the Department of Energy, and provides links to major organizations involved in renewable energy and energy efficiency. Parts of the site are composed as an educational tool specifically for students.

http://www.nesea.org
Website of the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association, which sponsors workshops, conferences and other events centered around renewable energy and sustainable transportation. This website has valuable information about Junior Solar Sprint, electric and solar electric cars, teacher information and resources, etc.

http://www.solar-works.com
Website of Solar Works, Inc., specializes in the design and installation of solar energy systems. Solar Works has begun bringing the benefits of solar electricity to schools throughout the Northeast through their "Solar on Schools" program. As part of their program, they offer hands-on training for students and teachers and provide educational packages to help teachers bring solar into the classroom.

http://www.wattsonschools.com
Website about the Watts on Schools Project of American Electric Power, with details about Texas, LA and AR solar in schools projects. Contains lessons on and activities about solar, and PV data collected from school solar energy systems. Great site.

http://www.eeexchange.org/solar/
Website of the Tucson Electric Power Company’s Sunsite Funsite. Attractive site with great information and activities for teaching kids about solar energy.

http://www.dti.gov.uk/renewable/index2.html
Website of Planet Energy from the UK. This focuses on renewable energy and has three separate sites: for teachers, kids 7-11 and 12-16. Students can follow the "renewable energy trail" on-line.

http://www.energynet.net
Website for teachers and kids that helps understanding of energy use and management.

http://www.nrel.gov/education/ngkn.html
National Geographic Kids Network, has lots of interesting information and activities on energy and other topics.

http://www.ncsc.ncsu.edu
Website of North Carolina Solar Center (NCSC). NCSC has educational programs for teachers, solar house tours, curriculum materials, teacher training and assistance.

http://www.millionsolarroofs.org
Website of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Million Solar Roofs program, with information about solar energy and links to many pertinent sites.

http://www.eren.doe.gov/energysmartschools/
Website of DOE’s EnergySmart Schools program, with information on making schools more energy efficient, links to schools sites and other energy-related information.

http://www.solarexpert.com/Links2.html
This site contains some useful links for students and teachers, "how solar cells work", space weather, National Climatic Data Center information, etc.

http://www.planetguide.net
Dr. Art's Guide to Planet Earth explains how our planet works. It includes the book, a theater show, and this web site.

www.montanagreenpower.com/solar/ schools/sun4schools.html
This site houses an excellent curriculum prepared by NCAT for Montana's solar on schools program.

http://www.energy.gov/kidz/kidzone.html
This is a "fun" site with projects, information, science and art "rooms" and an "ask the scientists" section.

http://www.sustainableunh.unh.edu/promise
This is the "Promise of the Sun" site, from the University of New Hampshire. Excellent site, with suggested actions, many useful links, a larger perspective on solar and renewables, stewardship, etc. More useful for high school and college students.

http://www.gpukids.com
Interactive website designed specifically for teachers and students. Features energy-related games, activities, experiments, downloadable teaching modules and lesson plans on a variety of energy and environment-related topics.

http://www.innovativedesign.net
Website of Innovative Design, Inc., which designs energy efficient schools with daylighting and other environmentally-sound building practices. Great photos of schools employing the use of daylighting.

http://www.web.net/~greentea/
Website of Green Teacher magazine. Lots of information on environmental concerns, some energy.

http://www.energy.state.md.us/
Website of the Maryland Energy Administration, which has a solar in schools program. Contains energy activities for kids, and energy information.

http://www.The-Environment.org
Website of the Foundation for Environmental Education, with information on Ohio solar in schools program

http://www.humboldt.edu/~man15
Students for Energy Independence is an organization of Humboldt State University students committed to achieving energy independence on campus through the implementation of the student designed, sponsored, and funded program, the HSU Energy Independence Fund (HEIF).