Saving Energy
What is energy? How is energy generated to create electricity? What energy sources exist? Why should humans save energy? How does energy use impact your wallet?
Energy is at work all around you at any given moment, from the energy inside you to power your body to the electrical energy that gives your home light, heat, and more. The Earth has many valuable sources of energy that humans can utilize to power daily life, but some energy sources can come at a cost, negatively impacting human lifestyles, human health, and Earth's climate. Using renewable energy sources, being efficient with energy use, and empowering others in your home and community leads to saving energy that not only supports a healthy climate, but saves you money, too.
Learn more about Saving Energy below:
Energy Efficiency:
Explore Energy Efficiency Use this interactive tool and digital game to explore how you can save energy in your home and test your knowledge of energy efficiency.
Energy Sources:
Try to Power an Island with this game. "Explore various green energy sources like wind, solar, fossil fuels and innovative green energy solutions.Each decision you make impacts the island's sustainability and your ability to keep everything running smoothly."
Energy Quest to Save Money
Home Energy Quest Complete this quest to locate Energy Vampires in your home, sources of energy waste that cost you on your power bills, and find ways to save money by reducing the vampires and other sources of energy waste in your home.
Make "Energy" your job
Explore Energy Careers with this interactive website.
Energy Career Stories: Read or watch videos of real professionals sharing their story of working with energy.
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