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The POWERHOUSE energy investigation program was brought to Weimar Junior High School by the City of Weimar, Fayette Electric Cooperative (FEC), and San Bernarad Electric Cooperative (SBEC).
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Students receive an 8-page energy investigation booklet to take home and fill out with their parent's assistance. The investigation booklet asks students questions about their home's energy and water use.
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Each student receives a personalized four-page report from the information they provided from the energy investigation guide.
The report lists patterns of energy and water use, comparisons with statewide average households and energy and water-saving tips.
Students learn about the relationship between the use of energy and the environment as well as ways to use energy and water efficiently.
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Students learn that shading with solar screens, porches, trees and shrubs can help reduce electricity for their household.
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Bob Hancock of SBEC goes over the benefits of using Low-flow showerheads, faucet aerators and low-flow toilets that can save 50% of students' home water usage.
These devices can help reduce the water cost for their family.
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Catherine Poppe of FEC helps students learn that compact fluorescent lighting is the most energy efficient type of lighting for their home.
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Students play a "jeopardy-type" game as a review for a quiz that is offered to their teacher.
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Thank you to the City of Weiimar, FEC and SBEC for sponsoring POWERHOUSE for our school. We had fun learning how to save energy and water for our homes.
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