2023 Energy Revealed Challenge Showcase

of energy conserved from student projects

of greenhouse gas emissions conserved from student projects

of energy conserved if student plans are implemented (per year)

of greenhouse gas emissions conserved if student plans are implemented (per year)

Waterloo Collegiate Institute's Eco Club returns this year with a bigger than ever inter-school Eco Comp! Nearly doubling the participation in their "Turn it Off Thursday" event from last year's Eco Comp - which challenges students and teachers to turn off all energy consuming technology for one hour. There were nearly 500 students who participated in the at-school Earth Hours, with approximately 400 of those students reporting to have done Earth Hours in their home as well! This jump in participation comes from the Eco Club's efforts by increasing promotion using social media before and during the event, and getting more schools involved. The energy savings from these widespread Earth Hours equates to the greenhouse gas absorption of approximately 120 trees over one year!

Write your awesome label here.

Students of Team Net Zero at New Myrnam performed a forensic audit of the nearby Village of Myrnam's CTEC facility. In their audit, they discovered that there was opportunity for enormous energy savings! The student's determined that with simple modifications to the HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) control system of the facility, specifically installing timers, they could cut ~1/3 of energy being used by the HVAC system!

The group presented their findings to the Village of Myrnam's Council and facilitated some great discussions! The presentation can be viewed below.

This free learning series is based on GreenLearning’s award winning program Energy Revealed. Including a 45 minute pre-recorded professional development webinar, a live, virtual classroom workshop to kick off learning and an energy kit complete with five watt meters and an energy activities binder - this free series is designed to give educators the knowledge, resources and materials needed to engage their students in using real-time energy data to make a positive environmental impact. We were able to bring this program to GEDSB, OCDSB, & DPCDSB schoolboards this year - reaching over 600 students!

This opportunity was available for grade 4-12 educators and eco-clubs in select Ontario and Alberta communities.

Write your awesome label here.

GreenLearning creates free education programs about energy, climate change and green economy that engage and empower students to create positive change.