Renewable Energy Education Awards

Purpose: Recognize excellent work being done throughout the United States pertaining to renewable energy education

Geographic Scope: United States

Background: For the past five years, REpowering Schools and KidWind have worked together to create educational supports and opportunities for students and educators throughout the K-College system, with a mission to build a diverse and sustainable renewable energy workforce through public-private partnerships.

Outstanding Educator

Recognizes educators at K-12, college-level, or within informal & training education who consistently engage in and provide well-rounded renewable energy education.

Criteria: Educators who:

• Engage their community
• Train other educators
• Provide rich experiences for students that connect them to the real world

Industry Champion

Recognizes companies that support renewable energy education at all levels to ensure a diverse and qualified workforce.

Criteria: Companies who:

• Demonstrate sustained support for K-college schools and programs
• Treat educators like professionals
• Invest in communities to help build the workforce

Student Excellence

Recognizes K-12 and college students (individual or groups) who have shown excellence through research, projects, and/or competitions related to renewable energy.

Eligible Activities Include:

• Participation in KidWind and Collegiate Wind competitions
• Renewable energy projects in school science fairs
• Providing tours or tutoring on solar or renewable energy facilities

REpowered Schools

Recognizes schools actively raising awareness of and integrating renewable energy education into their curriculum.

Criteria: Schools must have a renewable energy system on campus AND:

• Incorporate system data dashboard into multiple classes
• Include renewable energy power generation in morning announcements
• Have teams competing in renewable energy competitions (KidWind Challenge, NEED Youth Awards, Solar Sprint, etc.)

Special Recognition

Offers recognition for contributions of individuals or organizations (non-profits, legislators, state energy offices, etc.) that don't readily fall into education or industry categories but support renewable energy education and workforce development.

Contact Information

Address: 1401 Technology Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Past Award Winners: View at https://www.repoweringschools.org/awardsrecap