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.