ENERGY WORKSHOP FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

The Propel NY Energy team is pleased to offer The Energy Workshop, a hands-on, interactive learning experience designed to educate high school students about energy demand, transmission systems, and how electricity reaches their homes and communities. Through engaging activities, Jeopardy-style games, and critical thinking exercises, students learn how energy powers their daily lives.

This program is supported by New York Transco and the New York Power Authority — the two organizations partnering on the Propel NY Energy project  — and WSP, the engineering firm helping to plan and execute the project.

Each program starts with a presentation, followed by a Q&A session with project experts, and energy-related activities, including:

Energy Footprint Calculator

  • Students will analyze and calculate their daily energy use and brainstorm classroom goals

Jeopardy: Energy Edition

  • Students will compete by answering energy-related questions and facts

Hands on Electric Grid Mapping Simulation

  • Students will become energy engineers and build their own realistic electric grid, navigating obstacles and existing infrastructure

The Energy Workshop is available to schools and organizations throughout Long Island, Westchester County, and New York City. Sessions can be scheduled during the school day or after school.  Download our program flyer here.

FAQ:

  • No, the Energy Workshop is focused on educating students about energy systems and potential career paths in energy. Propel NY Energy is used as a real-world example of infrastructure upgrades and is not the focus of the program.

  • The Energy Workshop is designed for high school students

  • This is a turnkey program, meaning schools and classrooms can customize the workshop length based on the number of activities chosen. The full program runs for three hours. We recommend selecting at least one activity, which will result in a workshop of around 1.5 hours.

  • Each program starts with a 45-minute presentation, followed by a Q&A session with our project experts, and features energy-related activities, including prizes.

  • The Energy Workshop is run by Propel NY Energy volunteers - professionals working across different areas of the industry, including engineers, environmentalists, and outreach specialists.