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Constellation Accepting Applications for 2023 Energy to Educate Grant Program
Grants have provided nearly $5.5 million to date for STEM education and research programs, reaching nearly 270,000 students nationwide BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nGrants have provided nearly $5.5 million to date for STEM education and research programs, reaching nearly 270,000 students nationwide\n\n\n BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nConstellation (Nasdaq: CEG), the nation’s largest producer of carbon-free energy and a leading supplier of energy products and services, announced today it is now accepting applications for its 2023 E2 Energy to Educate grant program, which provides funding for student projects focusing on energy innovation. Educators and students in grades six through 12 can apply for program grants of up to $25,000, and those in two- and four-year colleges can apply for grants of up to $50,000. Oct. 1, 2023, is the deadline for applications.\n\n\n“Year after year, we continue be inspired by the enthusiasm and ingenuity exhibited by the students and teachers who submit applications for E2,” said Kathleen Barrón, executive vice president and chief strategy officer, Constellation. “This program is one of several ways Constellation is investing in growing the clean energy workforce of the future, but the foundation of E2 is the dedicated organizations and educators getting students excited about and involved in the STEM fields.”\n\n\nThe E2 program granted more than $500,000 across 23 projects and reached about 20,000 students nationwide in 2022. Last year’s selected projects, which spanned 10 states, included construction of a solar-powered net-zero home, hydroelectric generators, electric vehicle kits and youth-focused STEM teaching programs. To date, the grant program has provided nearly $5.5 million for research and education projects that have fueled the exploration of STEM fields for nearly 270,000 students.\n\n\nAmong E2 winners in 2022 was the Peer Outreach with Energy Resources (POWER) program, a collaboration between the Montgomery County (Maryland) Department of Environmental Protection and Nature Forward.\n\n\n“Funding from Constellation allowed us to double the number of high school students we engage around energy efficiency education to develop and lead ‘Energy Express’ presentations for younger students and community members,” said Jeff Chandler, who helps lead the POWER program. “The grant enabled us to meet regularly with students throughout the year to grow their understanding about the importance of energy savings, hear from experts in the field, practice pu...