NREL: Learning About Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency

If you're wondering what renewable energy and energy efficiency are all about, you've come to the right place. Here you'll find the answers to these questions:

		What Is Renewable Energy?
		Why Is Renewable Energy Important?
		Why Is Energy Efficiency Important?
		What Does Clean Energy Have To Do with Me? Home Owner Small Business Owner Student & Teacher Inventor Electricity Provider Farmer & Rancher

If you're a teacher or student and really want some hands-on experience, we've got some exciting teacher and student programs & competitions that are offered through NREL's Office of Education Programs.

		Students can learn about renewable energy by participating in our student competitions and programs that emphasize mathematics and renewable energy science and technology.
		Teachers can experience current renewable energy research and technologies in a laboratory setting by getting involved with our Teacher Programs. Or check out our renewable energy and energy efficiency curriculum, activities, and projects you can use in your classroom.


		See also: Undergraduate Programs University Partnerships

National Junior Solar Sprint: 100,000 students and 15,000 teachers.

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