The Fall 2024 Renew Our Schools competition has come to a close, and it sure was fun! Teachers, students, and schools across the country came together to spark meaningful change, demonstrate the power of teamwork, and make a real impact on energy conservation. Here’s a look at the results from this season’s competition and a sneak peek on how you can join the next one.
What is the Renew Our Schools Competition?
Renew Our Schools is a powerful 6-week energy conservation competition that gets students and staff in schools across the nation excited about responsible energy use. Schools use real-time energy gauges to monitor electricity use and see the immediate impact of making energy-saving changes.
Fall 2024 Highlights:
This season, participants delivered outstanding results:
- Schools Enrolled: 19 schools from across the country joined the competition.
- States Involved: Schools from 4 states participated, demonstrating the reach of this program.
- Students Impacted: 12,516 students engaged in meaningful energy education.
- Energy Actions Completed: 316 actions were taken to conserve energy and raise awareness.
- Real-Time Energy Monitors Analyzed: 12 energy monitors provided actionable data for schools.
- Expected Energy Savings: A projected 3.02% reduction in energy use across participating schools.
- Teacher Reported Program Rating: An outstanding 4.8/5, reflecting the value of this experience.
- Prizes Awarded: $1,600 in prizes celebrated the efforts and achievements of participating schools.
- Fun Fact: The energy savings from this season’s competition could power approximately 31.7 million flushes! 🚽🌍
How to Join the Next Competition:
Renew Our Schools is an opportunity to bring sustainability and STEM into your classroom in a fun and impactful way. Sign up now to secure your spot—the next competition kicks off in January! Here’s why you should join:
- Empower Your Students: Give your students a hands-on opportunity to tackle real-world problems.
- Save Energy, Save Money: Learn actionable steps to reduce energy consumption at school and home.
- Inspire Change: Be part of a larger movement to create a greener future.
Extend the Lesson:
Even if you’re not ready to compete, there are many ways to bring energy education into your classroom:
- Introduce lessons on energy conservation and renewable resources.
- Organize an energy audit at your school.
- Invite guest speakers to discuss careers in sustainability.
Did You Know?
Small actions add up! If every classroom in the U.S. reduced its energy use by just 3%, it could save millions of dollars annually and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Join the Movement to Save Energy
The Fall 2024 Renew Our Schools competition proved that small actions can lead to big change. By participating, students not only learned the importance of mindful energy use but also gained a sense of accomplishment in contributing to a greener future.
Want to take your classroom to the next level? Join a Renew Our Schools competition today and inspire your students to become the sustainability leaders of tomorrow.
