As part of our emphasis on long-term solutions, Energy Outreach works to educate Coloradoans about managing home energy use wisely and safely so that they can afford to pay their utility bills without needing assistance.
 

Colorado Elementary Schools Program

Because children have a strong influence on family energy usage, Energy Outreach in 2003 developed the Energy Hog Traveling Road Show. This no-cost, fun and unique educational experience is available to elementary schools throughout Colorado that have a free and reduced lunch program. Since its inception, the school program has reached more than 30,000 students.

Through a game called “Wheel of Energy” kids discover where energy comes from, how energy gets to their homes, how they might be wasting energy, and most importantly how they can save energy, which helps their families save money and helps the environment too. But look out; an Energy Hog may be lurking! An Energy Hog is a rascally character who loves to waste energy. But there’s no need to worry because the Energy Hog Traveling Road Show comes equipped with its very own trusty Energy Hog Buster. The Energy Hog Buster is an expert on saving energy and busting energy hogs. The Buster will help teach kids simple ways to save energy so they can bust those Energy Hogs at home! Kids can become Energy Hog Busters too by participating in the Energy Hog Traveling Road Show and visiting www.EnergyHog.org to receive their official certification.

To learn more about the Energy Hog Traveling Road Show please contact:
Energy Outreach Colorado
Pam Packer
(303) 825-8750 x 230
ppacker@EnergyOutreach.org
 

National Energy Hog Campaign

As Colorado’s energy costs began rising in 2001, Energy Outreach recognized the need to raise public awareness about the impact this has on low-income families who spend close to half of their monthly income on their energy bill. Thus, the Energy Hog campaign was born. Inspired by Energy Outreach Colorado and the Colorado Governor’s Office of Energy Management and Conservation, the Energy Hog was created by the Ad Council (creators of Smokey Bear) and has become one of the “Top 10” campaigns of all current Ad Council initiatives.

The national campaign encourages families across the country to make wise energy choices by raising their awareness of saving energy at home. Through an interactive website, www.EnergyHog.org, kids are empowered to take the lead at home and become Official Energy Hog Busters.

Because of the national scope of the campaign, Energy Outreach Colorado transferred its sponsorship in 2005 to the Alliance to Save Energy, base in Washington, D.C. The Alliance to Save Energy is a coalition of prominent business, government, environmental, and consumer leaders who promote the efficient and clean use of energy worldwide to benefit consumers, the environment, economy and national security. To find out more about the Energy Hog Campaign and the Alliance to Save Energy go to www.ase.org