As we celebrate National Clean Energy Action Month, it’s important to look beyond the classroom and consider how clean energy practices can be implemented in our workplaces and homes. Everyone can play a role in building a more sustainable future.

Ideas for Teachers

Model Energy Conservation at School
Turn off lights and technology when not in use and encourage students to do the same. Involve students in classroom “energy monitor” roles to foster responsibility.

Connect Home and School
Send home simple energy checklists for families to try together. Challenge students to help their families find and tackle “energy ghosts” at home, then share their findings in class.

Interdisciplinary Connections
Integrate clean energy topics into reading, math, and science lessons. For example, have students calculate energy savings, read informational texts about renewable energy, or track classroom energy use with graphs.

Community Engagement
Organize a school-wide “Green Day,” inviting guest speakers from local utilities or clean energy companies. Start a classroom or school energy-saving competition.

Career Awareness
Highlight the growing field of clean energy careers. Invite professionals to speak or share videos about their work, helping students see pathways from classroom learning to real-world impact.

Ideas for the Rest of Us

Check out the U.S. Department of Energy site to learn more about research and funding, with the goal being achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Below are checklists that we all can use to help empower ourselves and people around us to conserve energy.

• Facility Energy Checklist: This can help improve energy efficiency in buildings.
• Office Energy Checklist: Learn how to help conserve energy at the office.
• Home Energy Checklist: This gives homeowners tools to improve energy efficiency on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis.

Empowering Change

Incorporating clean energy actions into your daily routines not only helps the environment but also leads to cost savings and healthier communities. Whether at home, school, or work, every step counts towards a cleaner, more sustainable 2025—and beyond!