Schools across California participated in The Energy Challenge in the Fall of 2020 to rally school spirit, hit NGSS standards through energy education, and achieve energy savings. Challenge activities were adaptable for distance, hybrid, or in-person learning and available in both English and Spanish.
The Energy Challenge is designed for high school students, teachers, and school communities.
Students participated in Bilingual Energy Challenges
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Students Ran Virtual Conservation Campaigns with their School Community
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Students Received Energy Specialist Certificates through Weekly Challenges
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Congratulations to Our October Energy Challenge Winners!
Campaign Winners
Collectively, Energy Challenge participants reached over 6,500 students through their campaigns. We extend a special congratulations to our campaign contest winners!
Collectively, Energy Challenge participants reached over 6,500 students through their campaigns. We extend a special congratulations to our campaign contest winners!
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1st Place
John Burroughs High School |
Runner Ups
Oxnard High School Audeo Charter School II Del Lago Academy of Applied Sciences |
Highlights from Winning Campaigns
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Weekly Prize Winners
Individual students from the following schools won raffle prizes during the statewide competition this October.
Individual students from the following schools won raffle prizes during the statewide competition this October.
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Audeo Charter School II
Del Lago Academy of Applied Sciences Desert Hot Springs High School Harmony Magnet Academy Hoover High School John Burroughs High School |
Livermore High School
Oxnard High School Norwalk High School Rancho Cucamonga High School River City High School San Diego High School |
Did you miss the October Energy Challenge?
You can still complete the four challenges to receive an Energy Specialist Certificate, or compete for prizes if you are a Berkeley Unified high school.
You can still complete the four challenges to receive an Energy Specialist Certificate, or compete for prizes if you are a Berkeley Unified high school.
"The best part of creating my conservation plan is to know that I am contributing to conserving energy and that I am making a small change that would be really big soon and in the future."
-San Diego High School Student
-San Diego High School Student
"It is important to be responsible energy users in our personal lives because while we might think we don't do that much, combined, all of us together can make a difference."
-Rancho Cucamonga High School Student
-Rancho Cucamonga High School Student
Register for the Berkeley Unified Energy Challenge
Calling all Berkeley Unified School District high schools - rally your students’ school spirit and hit NGSS standards through engaging energy education. Hands-on competition activities are adaptable for distance, hybrid or in-person learning.
Challenges range from personal energy audits to conservation campaigning. Please complete the form below to access materials from The Energy Challenge.
Challenges range from personal energy audits to conservation campaigning. Please complete the form below to access materials from The Energy Challenge.
After submitting this form, you will be redirected to The Energy Challenge Portal and receive a welcome email.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact us:
Phone: (415) 507-2181
Email: energizeschools@seiinc.org
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact us:
Phone: (415) 507-2181
Email: energizeschools@seiinc.org
Overview of Berkeley Unified Energy Challenge
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Register
High school students and teachers are eligible to access materials for The Energy Challenge. |
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Participate in Bilingual Energy Challenges
Conserve energy and educate the community through a series of challenges ranging from personal energy audits to leading conservation campaigns. Challenges and resources are available in English and Spanish. More Info on Weekly Challenges
Through the challenges, students will dive deeper into their relationship with energy. Students will identify and propose solutions to excess energy use and communicate conservation strategies with their families, peers, and community. Challenge 1: Energy, People, & the Planet - exploring your carbon footprint! Challenge 2: Energy Around Me Scavenger Hunt - what is plugged into your walls? Challenge 3: Energy Conservationist - Make a plan for reducing your energy use! Challenge 4: Saving Energy in My Community - Become an energy conservation leader in your community! |
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Run a Conservation Campaign with Your School Community
Use the knowledge you gained from the challenges to spread the word on energy conservation and efficiency. Connect with students, faculty and staff on ways they can reduce their personal energy consumption! High schools in California can receive tailored support from an Energy Advisor at SEI’s Energize Schools program. |
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Receive an Energy Specialist Certificate
Boost your resume and demonstrate your knowledge in energy conservation,efficiency, and communication with an Energy Specialist Certificate. Students who complete all four energy challenges will receive a certificate from SEI’s Energize Schools program via email. |
Submissions from Previous Energy Conservation Competitions
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Harmony Magnet Academy
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James Lick High School
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Buhach High School
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Independence High School
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Ada Givens Elementary and Yosemite High
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Norwalk High School
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Bell Gardens High School
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Oakland Technical High School
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