This year, the National Energy Education Development (NEED) Project celebrates 45 years of designing and delivering energy curriculum and training for teachers and students. Energizing Student Potential (ESP) is a collaborative educational initiative designed to empower students to explore opportunities in STEM fields and help them discover their own path to innovation through a variety of classroom subjects. The program begins with a free STEM and energy  

workshop and continuing throughout the academic year with events and activities for teachers and students. Teachers receive STEM related curriculum, teaching guides which are aligned to state and Next Generation Science Standards, cash grants, hands-on kits and materials for students, and program support. Teachers receive free refresher training during the school year. ESP also provides an opportunity for an educational energy audit of participating schools, where students work alongside Certified Energy Managers to learn how to make their schools more energy efficient and learn more about careers in energy efficiency.