Palmetto Power - Educational Website

Learn about energy and conservation in this interactive website designed for both teachers and students.

Palmetto PowerThe Palmetto Power Program includes activities, lesson plans and materials that correspond with the S.C. Department of Education standards for science.

Learn About Energy

  • What is energy?
  • How is energy produced?
  • What is electricity and how is it generated in South Carolina?
  • Green / Alternative energy in South Carolina
  • Energy Conservation and Efficiency
  • Safety

Resources for Students

  • Contests / Games
  • Science Fair Projects and Plans

Resources for Teachers

  • Lesson Plans
  • Education Opportunities
  • Grant Resources

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Pee Dee Electric Cooperative

Palmetto Power - Educational Website

Learn about energy and conservation in this interactive website designed for both teachers and students.

Palmetto PowerThe Palmetto Power Program includes activities, lesson plans and materials that correspond with the S.C. Department of Education standards for science.

Learn About Energy

  • What is energy?
  • How is energy produced?
  • What is electricity and how is it generated in South Carolina?
  • Green / Alternative energy in South Carolina
  • Energy Conservation and Efficiency
  • Safety

Resources for Students

  • Contests / Games
  • Science Fair Projects and Plans

Resources for Teachers

  • Lesson Plans
  • Education Opportunities
  • Grant Resources



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Insulation Quick Tip

Insulation Quick Tip

Attics can be great sources of heat loss in the winter and heat gain in the summer. Payback will vary depending on your region, but you'll usually recover the cost within two years.

 
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Thermostat Quick Tip

Thermostat Quick Tip

The average home will spend over $1,000 a year on heating and cooling. Programmable thermostats adjust the temperature in winter and in summer as well as during unoccupied hours. At a cost of $50 - $150 the payback can be seen in well under a year.

 
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Window Quick Tips

Window Quick Tips

A considerable amount of heat transfers through windows. If you have single-pane windows, consider doing the following:

  • Tighten and weather-strip your old windows and then add storm windows.
  • Replace your old single-glazed windows with new double-glazed windows.
 
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Air Infiltration Quick Tips

Air Infiltration Quick Tips

Air that transfers in and out of homes through cracks, crevices and holes can increase energy consumption. Here are some helpful tips to avoid air infiltration.

  • Seal around pipe penetrations coming through walls.
  • During hot and cold weather, ensure windows are closed tightly and locked.
 
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Unplug Quick Tip

Unplug Quick Tip

Check around the house to see if devices are unnecessarily plugged in. Cell phones, MP3 player chargers and appliances are still drawing power when not in use. Be aware that plasma TVs and entertainment systems are drawing power even when they are off.

 
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Water Heater Quick Tips

Water Heater Quick Tips

  • Try washing clothes with warm water and rising with cold.
  • Consider buying a new energy efficient water heater. It's best to start shopping for a new one if your's is more than 7 years old.
  • Install a water heater wrap per the manufacturer's instructions.
 
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