Mystery Word

Our Scavenger Hunt Mystery Word is WIND

Win a Trip to the Governor's Mansion

Students:

EnergyNet is hosting the Dear Governor Quinn Essay Contest. You will be writing a Persuasive Essay to the Governor sharing your ideas of how Illinois Can Save Energy By Involving Students. Essays are due by April 10.

You can win a trip for 2 to Springfield to tour the Governor's Mansion and Springfield sites.

Visit the EnergyNet Web Site for details.

Solar Powered Airplane

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? It's the Solar Impulse and it's the first solar-powered airplane. The plane has 12,000 photovoltaic cells making 6,000 watts of power. Watch the news this Spring because Bertrand Piccard hopes to make his solo flight soon.

Valentines for the Earth

Hi Friends:

Last year many of you made really great - environmentally friendly - Valentines for the Earth.

• You made cards from reusable materials like calendars, used paper, etc.
• You made your own paper and then used that paper to make valentines.
• You made jewelry from left over chip bags and snack wrappers was pretty cool!
• I liked the poems, songs and the play that you wrote.
• Some of you even pledged to take care of trees, etc.
  

What will you do this year? I found a web site with some fun ideas. Check out the information on landfill rescue at Making Friends.com.

Have fun and be green!

FLiP

Holiday Plans? It's All About Time

During the upcoming holidays, the FLiP Family does 3 things:

1. We spend time enjoying the people in our lives
2. We take time to get ready for the new year
3. We add time to do something special for those who are struggling

What are you looking forward to doing this holiday season?

FLiP

FLiP's Trip

Hi Everyone!

I was traveling in Northern Illinois and saw the Wind Farms. I thought you'd enjoy some pictures so ... here you go:

Congratulations!

EnergyNet Team Members:

You are helping with one of our country's most important issues - Using Energy Wisely. You know things that many adults don't know. It's important for you to share what you've learned.

I'll be watching the news to hear who is talking about energy and to hear what they are saying. I'll share that here in my blog.

Write back and tell me what you think.

Your Friend,


FLiP the Switch