WEST UNITY – Students from Abbie Smith’s science classes at Hilltop Junior High School recently shared their energy efficiency expertise at the West Unity Senior Center.
The students have been participating in the Be E3 Smart program, sponsored by North Western Electric Cooperative, throughout the school year. This program, designed by the Ohio Energy Project, uses practical science- and math-based lessons to teach students about how to cut down on energy use and save their families money on electric and heating bills.
Each student discussed a different energy topic, and each senior was given a kit containing several valuable tools to help them save money on their energy bills.
“The seniors were very welcoming and listened well,” said Abbie Smith. “They asked lots of questions, too. The students were very excited to share what they have learned with the group. They did a great job demonstrating the materials. We hope it makes a big difference in the seniors’ households.”
Through its sponsorship of Be E3 Smart, North Western Electric Cooperative provides energy efficiency lessons, tools and resources to students at both Hilltop Junior High School and Fairview Junior High School.
“North Western is always focused on the future,” said Darin Thorp, manager of North Western. “We want to play a part in teaching our area’s young people how to use energy wisely, and to understand the value of the electricity that powers their homes and their classrooms.”
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