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U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Clearinghouse

Welcome to Get a Head Start on Energy! We hope you will enjoy your experience in these video modules. We have included a variety of content topics, learning experiences and activities to make the experience interesting and easy, and to encourage interest and involvement of the participants.

Some of the chapters below include presentations explaining the Get a Head Start on Energy for facilitators or trainers interested in using the curriculum.

To to learn about the program in more detail contact Dr. Shirley Niemeyer, UNL extension specialist, 402.472.6319; e-mail Shirley.

Introduction I
http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/p65906239
(introduction, July 22, 2010)

Budgeting for Energy Costs
http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/p65906239 (module 1, July 22, 2010)

Energy Efficiency
http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/p74967145 (module 2, July 29, 2010)

Keeping Your Home Healthy and Safe
http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/p35563671
(module 3, August 5, 2010)

Finding an Energy-Efficient Home
http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/p35563671 (module 4, August 5, 2010)

Energy Resources
http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/p35563671
(module 5, August 5, 2010)

Kids Can Save Energy, Too
http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/p54511299
(module 6, August 12, 2010)

Communication for Problem-Solving
http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/p54511299
(module 7, August 12, 2010)

Alliance to Save Energy

Energy Conservation by EARTH