NEW YORK STATE

Clean Energy for Educators Workshop

Buffalo, NY

Northland Workforce Training Center
683 Northland Ave, Buffalo, NY 14211, United States

Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Welcome!

Welcome to the NYS Clean Energy Educator workshop! We are so glad to spend the day with you all exploring clean energy goals.

You will leave this workshop ready to teach your students about clean energy and the future career opportunities it provides through hands-on learning. 

WhyMaker is proud to have the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) as the sponsor for the Clean Energy Educator Institutes.

Resources

What to bring: 

  • Laptop

  • Chargers
  • Reusable water bottle

8:45 AM: Check In 

 
 

Educators will know the key components of the electric grid in NYS and make connections in the relationships between state organizations and private businesses that generate, transmit and provide electricity to homes and businesses. 

Interactive Power Grid

NYPA Electricity Basics Activity

Generation, Transmission and Delivery of Electricity in NYS

NY State Energy Plan News

Offshore Wind FAQ

Clean Heat

How Community Solar Works

EmPower+ FAQ

Electric School Buses FAQ

Energy Storage in New York

Drive Clean Rebates

Energy Storage in New York City

Understanding Home Electrification       

2024 New York Clean Energy Industry Report

Appliance Upgrade Program

Clean Energy Workforce Development Overview

 
 
Meet with NYSERDA Finance Team between 12-2 pm. 
 

Educators will explore the various uses of geothermal energy in NYS. Understand the concept of geothermal energy and its benefits as a clean and renewable energy source. Design and construct a model of a closed loop geothermal exchange system using the available materials. 

NYPA Zero Emissions Vehicle Activity (Building instructions begin on page 11)

 

 
Download your printable version of the schedule here

MEET YOUR TEAM

 

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Clean Energy Resources

Lesson Plans, Tools, Training, Grids, and Maps to help you and your students build awareness and understanding of how to make a difference in order to meet NYS' ambitious Clean Energy goals over the next 10 years.

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Shop Clean Energy

Shop clean energy products we recommend for use in your classroom.

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Clean Energy Units of Study

We've put together four units of clean energy study for you that can correlate to 9 different NYS Science Learning Standards lessons!

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