Contests & Opportunities
Live Green - Win Green (CL&P) - Entries accepted online February 13 - February 29, 2012. Winners announced in April 2012.
High school students throughout the CL&P service area will be competing for $35,000 in prize money that they can apply to the green project they envision for their school. The grand prize winner will receive a $20,000 grant and 3 runners-up will each be awarded $5,000 grants. It's a simple as putting together a two-minute video and an essay telling us how your school is going green, and how the prize money can help you achieve your goals. http://www.clpenvironments.com/LiveGreenWinGreen.php.
Green Cup Recycle Challenge - Register by April 2!
April 2-27, 2012. Challenge your school to "Recycle Right." Energize your recycling and waste reduction programs by participating in the Green Cup Recycle Challenge. Your school can earn points by recycling right and become a Recycling Champion. Bonus Points are awarded for other waste reduction programs. Get immediate feedback on your efforts - no weighing required. The Challenge generates excitement around recycling and encourages good habits that can last long after the Challenge ends. . http://www.greencupchallenge.net/index.html
Keep CT Cool - The Climate Change Challenge - Register by March 2012, submissions due May 2012.
Keep Connecticut Cool is a competition (6th year) in which students learn about the science of climate change, and then create real local solutions to this global problem. The challenge is open to all Connecticut students in grades 4-12. Students can participate through their schools, including home schools or through after school programs, community centers, or other youth organizations. Entries are judged and winning teams receive $2500. http://www.keepconnecticutcool.org/participate.htm
eesmarts Student Contest - Entries postmarked by April 20, 2012. Awards ceremony May 22, 2012.
The Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund sponsors the annual eesmarts energy efficiency student contest inviting students to enhance their skills in science, writing and technology. Students are asked to answer grade level-specific prompts regarding efficient and renewable energy technologies in a variety of formats including a poem, a news article, an essay and a television commercial. The contest is open to all studentsin Connecticut, and all essay prompts align with the Connecticut State Frameworks in science, mathematics and writing. All participants receive recognition for their submissions and winners will be honored at a special awards ceremony on May 22, 2012 at the State Capitol. www.eesmarts.com
SC3 Congress - Student Climate & Conservation Congress - June 24 - June 29, 2012.
Sc3 Congress is currently selecting rising 9th to 12th grade students to attend. The mission of the Student Climate & Conservation Congress (Sc3) is to empower outstanding student environmental leaders with the skills, knowledge and tools necessary to address natural resource challenges and better serve their schools and communities. http://www.greenschoolsalliance.org/sc3_congress.html
eesmarts Shining Solutions Fundraiser (CL&P).
Shining Solutions representative will come to your location and teach the students and organizers about energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). Schools and organizations participating in the fundraising program receive 50 percent of the proceeds from the sale of the CFLs. The school will be provided with order forms and marketing materials, and once the campaign is completed, orders are delivered to the school or organization’s coordinator for distribution. www.eesmarts.com
Energy Star Certification
Does your school score a 75 or better on U.S. DOE's Energy Star performance scale? (Click here to find out - see chart at bottom.) Then, your building may be eligible for an Energy Star award and recognition! Contact catherine.diviney@westhartford.org if you are interested.
U.S. Green Building Council - LEED for Existing Buildings certification
West Hartford Public Schools may have an opportunity to work with the Connecticut chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council to pilot the LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - Existing Buildings certification process for schools in CT. As of right now, there are no LEED-EB certified public schools in CT. Could West Hartford be the first? The certification fees would be waived, but the school (with assistance from the Town) would need to do the work and gather all the required documentation. Contact catherine.diviney@westhartford.org.
| 
