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NATIONAL ENERGY LITERACY SURVEY<\/h5>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1698872845004{padding-right: 5% !important;}”]\n
Survey Says: It’s Time to Think, Talk, and Take Action!<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1699380103198{margin-bottom: 30px !important;padding-right: 10% !important;}” max_width=”550″]Energy literacy, as defined by the U.S. Department of Energy, is \u201can understanding of the nature and role of energy in the world and daily lives accompanied by the ability to apply this understanding to answer questions and solve problems.\u201d Energy literacy extends beyond simple scientific knowledge. It includes both a clear understanding of energy systems and an ability and willingness to use that knowledge.<\/p>\n
Knowledge<\/h4>\n
Attitudes<\/h4>\n
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Join Us in Empowering the Next Generation With Energy Literacy<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n