Constellation Accepting Applications for 2024 Energy to Educate Grant Program
2024年8月1日 - 9:00PM
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Grants have provided nearly $6 million to date
for STEM education and research programs, reaching nearly 300,000
students nationwide
Constellation (Nasdaq: CEG), the nation’s largest producer of
carbon-free energy and a leading supplier of energy products and
services, announced today it is now accepting applications for its
2024 E2 Energy to Educate grant program, which provides funding for
student projects focusing on energy innovation. Educators and
students in grades six through 12 can apply for program grants of
up to $25,000, and those in two- and four-year colleges can apply
for grants of up to $50,000. The deadline for applications is Oct.
1, 2024.
“Inspiring and developing the next generation of energy leaders
is critical to advance the clean energy transition and mitigate the
climate crisis,” said Kathleen Barrón, executive vice president and
chief strategy officer, Constellation. “From elementary schoolers
to college students, Energy to Educate has provided hands-on
exposure to energy innovation and STEM learning, and the extensive
reach of this important program ensures a meaningful, positive
impact across our communities.”
The E2 program granted more than $500,000 across 24 projects and
reached nearly 25,000 students nationwide in 2023. Last year’s
selected projects, which spanned 12 states, included training
programs for nuclear science and hydrogen fuel, wind and solar
energy design build competitions and programs focused on preparing
youth for careers in STEM and clean, carbon-free energy. To date,
the grant program has provided nearly $6 million for research and
education projects that have fueled the exploration of STEM fields
for nearly 300,000 students.
The Maryland KidWind program, conducted through the University
of Maryland College Park Foundation Inc., was among the group of E2
winners in 2023. KidWind is a national hands-on wind turbine design
competition that engages students in grades 4-12 in clean energy
education.
“We are thrilled that Energy to Educate enabled hundreds of
students across Maryland to be exposed to the KidWind curriculum
and competition this past school year,” said Dr. Angela Stoltz, who
helps lead the Maryland program. “We’re seeing a tangible impact as
students’ interest in and knowledge of energy is growing, while
teachers are gaining more capacity to expand STEM curricula in
their classrooms. We are incredibly grateful to Constellation for
supporting this important work.”
To be eligible for funding, a project must align with the
following energy innovation themes:
- Access in Energy: How can we empower and engage
underrepresented groups in the energy sector and inspire students
from all socioeconomic groups to pursue STEM and energy careers?
Projects showcase effective strategies to support increased access
to good-paying careers in the energy industry and to deliver clean
energy solutions to underserved and underrepresented communities.
Projects may also address how they can advance environmental
justice and economic inclusion in the energy transition.
- Sustainability Amidst Growing Energy Needs: As global
energy consumption rises, the quest for sustainable solutions
becomes increasingly critical. Innovations in electrification,
transportation and artificial intelligence are poised to
revolutionize energy usage in homes and communities and can help
address climate change. Projects show the enhancement of existing
products or new technologies for a cleaner energy future and how we
can pave the way for a more sustainable world through
decarbonization and energy-efficient choices. Projects may also
showcase artificial intelligence as a pivotal ally in both
pioneering new advancements and refining existing
technologies.
- Nuclear Technology & Clean Energy: How can we
harness the power of nuclear technology and other forms of
zero-carbon generation to address the climate crisis using
innovative and cutting-edge solutions such as advanced nuclear,
zero-carbon energy generation systems and smart energy storage
devices? Projects should show how they can create positive impacts
for society, economy and environment, and how they can collaborate
with various stakeholders, such as businesses, schools, governments
and communities, to scale up their solutions and pilot
programs.
Grant recipients are announced each year in November during
American Education Week. To learn more about the program and
application criteria, visit the Community section of
constellationenergy.com.
In 2023, Constellation and its employees donated more than $18.7
million to nonprofit partners and 83% of the company’s direct
giving supported organizations, programs events targeted
specifically to diverse populations.
About Constellation
A Fortune 200 company headquartered in Baltimore, Constellation
Energy Corporation (Nasdaq: CEG) is the nation’s largest producer
of clean, carbon-free energy and a leading supplier of energy
products and services to businesses, homes, community aggregations
and public sector customers across the continental United States,
including three fourths of Fortune 100 companies. With annual
output that is nearly 90% carbon-free, our hydro, wind and solar
facilities paired with the nation’s largest nuclear fleet have the
generating capacity to power the equivalent of 16 million homes,
providing about 10% of the nation’s clean energy. We are further
accelerating the nation’s transition to a carbon-free future by
helping our customers reach their sustainability goals, setting our
own ambitious goal of achieving 100% carbon-free generation by
2040, and by investing in promising emerging technologies to
eliminate carbon emissions across all sectors of the economy.
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Dave Snyder Constellation Communications 667-218-7700
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