Ohio Energy Project

🌞 Thank You, Madison Energy Infrastructure! 🌞

We're excited to announce the launch of our new Solar Design Challenge Pilot, and it wouldn't be possible without the generous support of Madison Energy Infrastructure.

Thanks to their investment, Ohio students will have the opportunity to explore renewable energy through hands-on STEM learning—designing, building, and testing solar-powered circuits while developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and engineering skills.

Partnerships like this help inspire the next generation of innovators and energy leaders. Thank you, Madison Energy Infrastructure, for helping us bring engaging, real-world energy education into Ohio classrooms!

☀️ Wonder what Education Coordinators do during the summer?

We’re still getting our hands dirty! 🔧⚡️☀️

Behind the scenes, our team is busy testing, building, experimenting, and finding new ways to make energy and STEM education engaging for Ohio students and teachers.

Summer is the perfect time to roll up our sleeves and get to work! 💡

⚡ Learning never stops at the Ohio Energy Project!

This week, we welcomed an incredible group of educators for our e3 Smart Teacher Training in partnership with AEP Ohio. Teachers spent the day exploring the e3 Smart curriculum, collaborating with fellow educators, and preparing to bring engaging energy efficiency and energy education lessons into their classrooms this school year.

We're grateful for the dedicated teachers who continue investing in their students and helping the next generation better understand energy and the impact of everyday energy choices.

A big thank you to AEP Ohio for supporting this program and making these learning opportunities possible. We can't wait to see these lessons come to life in classrooms across Ohio! 💡📚

🧪☀️ STEM Summer Challenge ☀️🧪

Put the power of the sun to the test!

Build a solar oven using:
🍕 A pizza box
✨ Aluminum foil
🪟 Plastic wrap
⬛ Black construction paper

Can you melt a marshmallow using only the sun's energy? 🌞

Try it at home, then share your results with us! 📸 Comment below with photos of your solar oven and melted marshmallows, or tag Ohio Energy Project on social media so we can see your creations.

We can't wait to see what you create and how you harness the sun's energy! ⚡

🌿⚡ Juneteenth | Ohio Energy Project ⚡🌿

Today, we recognize Juneteenth—a day that honors freedom, resilience, and progress.

At Ohio Energy Project, we celebrate the strength of communities and the importance of building a brighter, more equitable future for all. As we teach energy education across Ohio, we are reminded that innovation and opportunity grow when every voice is included and every learner is supported.

💡 Energy powers our homes, schools, and lives—but people power change.

Let’s continue learning, growing, and working together toward a future where access, education, and opportunity are shared by all.

As another school year comes to a close, we want to send a huge THANK YOU to all of our incredible teachers, students, cooperatives, and supporters who made this year unforgettable. 💡⚡📚

From hands-on STEM activities, career exploration in the energy industry, engaging conferences, and virtual field trips into real-world energy careers, to energy education in classrooms across Ohio—your passion, creativity, and dedication helped inspire the next generation of leaders and innovators.

To our teachers — thank you for going above and beyond every single day. Your commitment to engaging students and bringing energy education to life does not go unnoticed.

We hope you have a restful, joyful, and well-deserved summer break! ☀️

We can’t wait to see what next year brings for the Ohio Energy Project family. 💙

📢 Registration for FY26–27 is officially OPEN! ⚡📚

Ohio teachers — it’s time to power up your classrooms with hands-on, engaging energy education through the Ohio Energy Project!

Registration is now live for the FY26–27 school year, and we can’t wait to partner with you to bring exciting energy programs, resources, and opportunities to your students.

✅ Hands-on learning experiences
✅ Engaging STEM and energy education resources
✅ Opportunities to inspire the next generation of energy leaders

Register today by visiting Ohio Energy Project or clicking the link in our bio.

Don’t wait—secure your spot and get ready for another electrifying year of learning! ⚡

It’s that time of year again! ✏️⚡

For educators, summer is when fresh ideas come to life. Our team is hard at work creating new, fun, and engaging energy curriculum to bring exciting hands-on learning opportunities to classrooms across Ohio.
We can’t wait to share what’s coming next—stay tuned for new lessons, new activities, and new ways to spark student learning! 💡

We want to extend a huge thank you to all of the incredible partners, sponsors, exhibitors, and volunteers who helped make last week’s Careers in Energy Day such a success.

Because of your support, more than 130 students had the opportunity to connect directly with professionals, explore career pathways, and learn more about the future of the energy industry. Your willingness to invest time, resources, and expertise into the next generation truly makes a difference.

Special thanks to:
Google
Regional Green Funds

City Government of Westerville, Ohio
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Delivery Research
workforce training center

North Coast Energy Services
ARP Solar
Columbia Gas of Ohio
University of Rio Grande / Rio Grande Community College
Marietta College
Columbus State Community College
Ohio Natural Energy Institute
Ohio EPA
Hocking College
Power System

Thank you for helping inspire the next generation of energy leaders.