Kids’ Energy Awareness
Educating young people about energy issues is the best way to ensure an energy independent future for Sitka. The Sitka Conservation Society has begun visiting school classes to talk about energy. Lessons in the classroom visits include Sitka’s energy situation and conservation, fossil fuels in Alaska, home weatherization, and home and building energy audits. The program has also included a tour of the Blue and Green Lake Dams which provide Sitka with hydroelectricity.
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Weatherization 101: Programming You Heater
Weatherization 101 is a six part series produced by the Sitka Conservation Society and the City and Borough of Sitka Electric Department to help Sitkans increase their energy awareness, conserve electricity, and save money. Links to all six videos are below. The State of Alaska has set a goal of achieving a 15% increase in [...]
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Weatherization 101 at Blatchley Middle School
Energy education classes in Blatchley Middle School are back by popular demand. Sixth grade social studies teacher, Tom Henshaw, welcomed a lesson on hydroelectricity and Sitka’s energy thresholds last semester and was so pleased with it, he requested another lesson focusing on energy this semester. The lesson that all 115 students received was Weatherization 101. [...]
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Girl Scout Troop #4140 Presents: Earth Hour
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Weatherization 101: Caulking with Troop 4140
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Weatherization 101: Lightbulbs
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Weatherization 101: Hot Water Heater
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Green Girls Grow: Energy Education Event for Girl Scouts Across Southeast
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Girl Scouts Tour Keet Gooshi Heen’s Energy System
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The R Value of Insulation
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Girl Scouts Shed the Light on Energy Efficiency
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