Energy Consumption and Conservation

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STEM Careers:
Renewable Energy Engineer

Renewable energy engineers help bring solar and wind energy to Americans in rural areas.

Watch this video about a renewable energy engineer.

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(from PBS Kids)

After viewing, think about:

  • How are engineers like Sandra making a difference in reducing the impact of energy consumption on the environment?

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