CLEVELAND, July 24 -- Dominion Energy Ohio is partnering with the Ohio Energy Project (OEP), an educational non-profit, to deliver a science-based educational program promoting energy conservation and efficiency literacy. Teachers from Ohio will take part in the half-day e³ Smart Program on Weds., July 26 at Dominion Energy’s Ohio Technical Training Center, 418 E. Hines Hill Rd., Boston Heights, OH 44236.

The award-winning program provides the curriculum to help educators teach students about the fundamentals of energy, why it’s important to conserve it and how to become more energy efficient. Teachers will take part in hands-on lab experiences and interactive activities they can use in their classrooms, plus energy efficiency materials for their students.

As part of the program, each student will receive a hot water temperature gauge, flow meter bag, shower head, kitchen faucet aerator and more. In addition, they’ll receive a Student and Family Guide to help them share what they’re learning in the classroom with their families.

The program is free to schools through a Dominion Energy grant. “Everyone has a role in working toward a clean energy future, and we know many people don’t know how to begin. This is the second year we’ve sponsored the e3 Smart Program to help students learn how to become responsible stewards of the planet,” said Mari Cyngier, energy efficiency coordinator at Dominion Energy.

Teachers from the following schools will participate in the program: 

Mahoning County:

• Canfield High School

Cuyahoga County:

• Center Elementary School (Mayfield)

Knox and Holmes Counties:

• Danville High School

Lake County:

• Chardon Hills Magnet School

Trumbull County:

• McKinley High School

Tuscarawas:

• Newcomerstown Middle School

Stark County:

• College & Career Readiness Academy at Lehman
• Sandy Valley Middle School

Van Wert County:

• Van Wert Middle School

The e³ Smart Program correlates with Ohio’s Learning Standards and promotes student leadership through its innovative school-to-home model. With an ever-present role in the universe and an increasing demand in our daily lives, energy and its efficient use is a critical concept for all learners. OEP presents a fun and innovative program that empowers teachers and students to be educated leaders of tomorrow’s energy responsible society. For more information, visit www.ohioenergy.org   

About Dominion Energy:
About 7 million customers in 16 states energize their homes and businesses with electricity or natural gas from Dominion Energy (NYSE: D), headquartered in Richmond, Va. The company is committed to safely providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy and to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050. Please visit DominionEnergy.com to learn more.

CONTACT: Stephanie Moore, (330) 690-9422 or Stephanie.E.Moore@DominionEnergy.com