One hundred fifty students from La Grange Junior High School discovered the connection among wind, water, coal, propane and natural gas this past week as they learned about producing electricity from renewable and non-renewable resources. 

Eighth-graders in Wendy Rohan’s and Kim Landis’ science classes recently participated in the PowerHouse™ energy investigation program, which was developed by the LCRA and sponsored locally by Fayette Electric Cooperative, Inc. and the City of La Grange. 

PowerHouse participants learn how electricity is produced and gets to their homes. By evaluating their own energy-use habits, they see firsthand how wise choices can help their families save money and reduce their impacts on the environment.

The PowerHouse™ energy investigation program teaches students to be responsible and help conserve energy and water to protect our natural resources and environment,” said FEC General Manager Gary Don Nietsche.  He said he is pleased with the investment of time and money into this community initiative, which has been underway since 1999. 

“While students develop their individual home energy profiles, they learn that simple changes – like using LED lighting and changing thermostats to energy-efficient settings – can help save on their household’s utility bills,” he added.