The Alliance to Save Energy |
The Alliance to Save Energy’s PowerSave Campus Program empowers college students to be tomorrow’s energy efficiency leaders. Currently on 16 universities and colleges and employing over 75 interns each year, the program engages students in building pathways to green careers, realizing measurable energy savings, infusing energy and energy efficiency concepts into academic curricula, and promoting energy efficiency awareness. PowerSave Campus interns work closely with faculty, staff, administrators, and other students to engage them in energy efficiency projects.
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Pathways to Green Careers |
Interns and other students who participate in program training classes, and volunteer opportunities enter the green workforce well versed in technical energy concepts, along with project management, writing, and presentation skills. PowerSave Campus students move into careers in the energy efficiency and sustainability fields at companies such as Pacific Gas & Electric, Southern California Edison, Google.org, and the U.S. Green Building Council.
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Measurable Energy Savings |
Through development and implementation of energy efficiency best practices – including research, energy audits, educational campaigns, and facilitation of retrofits – PowerSave Campus students achieve energy and cost savings for their campuses.
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Energy Efficiency in Academics |
PowerSave Campus works closely with faculty members and administrators to develop opportunities for students across disciplines to learn about energy efficiency, engage in hands-on projects, and earn academic credit.
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Energy Efficiency in Outreach |
Students spearhead educational campaigns that extend to the whole campus community, targeting behavioral changes to save energy.
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