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What are Carbon Offsets?

Energy Works has purchased carbon offsets to balance our office carbon emissions by supporting carbon reduction projects, including several projects in Michigan. Learn more about carbon offsets and the impact of carbon emissions as a result of our daily activities. Before purchasing carbon offsets, consider how to reduce your carbon emissions by making small changes in your daily lifestyle. Learn more about how Energy Works has made these changes in our office to reduce our carbon emissions.

William Kamkwamba - The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

John Stewart interviews William Kamkwamba who recounts his mission to overcome famine and poverty in his village by building a windmill from a picture in a library book.

The Story of Stuff

This 20 minute video by Annie Leopard strives to explain all the things that go into the products we buy, the environmental ramifications, and why we should be more selective with how we spend our money.

Website Offers Tips to Kids for Saving Energy

This fun website from the U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy offers games and tips for kids and resources for consumers...

Kite Power!

Can we harvest wind energy with kites?

Future lesson plans currently in development

Our educational development team is working on custom lesson plans for Michigan schools.

Create a stellar home recycling system

This article from CNN offers 5 quick tips for household recycling.