50,000 students to become energy ambassadors in 2009
Release Date: 27 November 2008
In February 2009 Western Power will start an ambitious plan to reach over 50,000 primary and secondary students, helping them to become energy wise ambassadors for their family and community.
As a part of this new push on energy education, Western Power will focus on in-school programs and close the World of Energy facility in Fremantle in February 2009.
“Although there is some sadness associated with closing World of Energy we are embarking on a far more widespread and financially viable energy education program”, Western Power’s Managing Director, Mr Doug Aberle said.
Western Power plans to donate some of the energy displays held at the World of Energy to Museums and other suitable organisations such as the National Trust to preserve this valuable history for Western Australia.
Western Power will, through its sponsorship, be developing new displays at Scitech to give kids real hands on experience with renewable energy solutions and ways to be more energy wise.
“By teaching our children about energy and how to use it more wisely we can help reverse the trend of the energy intensive lives that we now live”,
“We want to educate people, both young and old, that being energy efficient NOW will help create a more sustainable future.
“As the power distributor for the majority of West Australian’s, we recognise that Western Power plays an important role in helping the community understand how it can be more energy efficient.
“At Western Power we like to think big and do things a bit differently.
“Just building more and more powerlines and substations to meet the growing need for power is not the only way to manage and meet energy demands for the future.
“Over the next decade energy will be a huge issue for our community. Mandatory Renewable Energy Targets, the cost of carbon trading, the increasing cost of energy and the need for more renewable energy options will have substantial impacts.
“Talking to kids early about energy smart messages will help set up the next generation to battle the energy problems of tomorrow.
“Western Power’s class room based curriculum is designed to complement the existing education curriculum and will be delivered by skilled science interpreters.
The new program will complement the existing and highly successful Shockproof program and will be rolled out to schools in 2009.
If you are interested in having Western Power visit your school to talk about energy efficiency programs please contact Carina at Western Power on 9326 6764.
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