Learning center – Youth and education – Efficiency Works
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Youth and education

Community enrichment and education initiatives
from Efficiency Works.

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Think! Energy with Efficiency Works

Think! Energy with Efficiency Works is a fun, free and informative educational energy program designed to help 4th graders learn about efficiency concepts following State of Colorado curriculum requirements. Through our Take Action Kits, students receive energy and water-saving devices like LED lights and a high-efficiency showerhead to learn about energy and water conservation. This program includes online support for participants and teachers, posters and educational activities. Since its inception in 2023, Think Energy! with Efficiency Works has reached over 9,400 4th graders across all 4 of our owner communities of Estes Park, Fort Collins, Longmont and Loveland, supplying them with kits and hands-on learning experiences.

If you’re a teacher or administrator interested in offering this program at your school, call  800.616.8326 ext. 153, and an Educational Service Representative will reach out to help coordinate delivery of your materials.

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School year enrollments

To filter between school years, use the button to the left of Think! Energy on the map’s toolbar to toggle the filter slider.

2023-2024  2024-2025

NoCo Time Trials

In collaboration with Platte River Power Authority, we’re proud to support the NoCo Time Trials, an annual solar and battery model car competition that aims to support STEM education, spark interest in sustainable energy and encourage middle school students to pursue careers in the electrical energy field.

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Colorado State University Energy Institute Mobile Classroom

Powered by Platte River Power Authority and Efficiency Works

The mobile classroom offers hands-on science modules appropriate for K-12 students at no cost to schools. The Clean Energy Labs feature:

  • Curriculum-relevant, age-appropriate and customizable engineering material that covers topics in STEAM
  • Hands-on experiences that inspire students
  • Expert content provided by CSU researchers at the forefront of hydrogen, wind, solar, and more

 

Visit Education and Outreach – Energy Institute to learn more and to schedule a visit.

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A group of adults and children stand in front of a large trailer decorated with colorful illustrations of buildings, solar panels, and scientific imagery. The trailer displays the logo and name “Energy Institute – Colorado State University Mobile Classroom.” A sign to the left notes that the mobile classroom is powered by Efficiency Works and Platte River. The group is wearing matching purple shirts, and they are standing on a sunny day with trees and houses in the background.