New Choices BLOG
Folsom Powerhouse Field Trip
SMUD Solar Regatta
SMUD Solar Car Races
Careers in Energy Contest
Complete projects (click to view):
Solar Suitcase Video
Articles on PG&E Currents Website
Students from PG&E-Sponsored Energy Academies Travel to Nation’s Capital
PG&E-Sponsored New Energy Academy Students Meet Leaders, Demonstrate Projects at State Capitol
Sacramento’s Foothill High Wins PG&E Unplugged Competition Among New Energy Academies
Congresswoman Matsui visits New Energy Academy
Thursday, September 5th, 2013
Congresswoman Doris Matsui, PG&E's Senior Vice President Greg Pruett and Twin Rivers Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Steven Martinez toured the New Energy Academy at Foothill High School with Principal Brian Welborn and Academy Coordinator David Yeroshek. Local media were present to interview students and record the entire event for posterity.
Article on TRUSD
Article on FHS Press
Article on PG&E Website
Slideshow on TRUSD
Video from KCRA
Academy Students perform energy audit...
...at Habitat for Humanity.
CA Dept of Education News Release
http://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr09/yr09rel139.asp
California Students to Receive Education in "Green Energy"
CDE and PGE Help Make Students Career and College Ready
SAN FRANCISCO — The California Department of Education (CDE) and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PGE) are laying the groundwork for a new "green energy" academy pilot program. The New Energy Academy, launched today, is designed to provide energy career education for students who might otherwise not have the opportunity. CaliforniaALL (CalALL), a non-profit committed to enhancing the success of California's students, has also supported development of the Academy.
