A group of students at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Hallettsville now know more about how to reduce their energy use, thanks to insights they gained by participating in the PowerHouse™ energy investigation program.

Fayette Electric Cooperative, San Bernard Electric Cooperative and the City of Hallettsville sponsored the program for seventh graders in Geralyn Klimitchek’s science class.

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

“Students are learning through PowerHouse that more efficient use of energy in the home can conserve natural resources and help their families save money on utility bills,” Klimitchek said.

Students receive energy audit reports based on information they provide. The reports provide information about the environmental impacts from each household’s energy use, and offer ideas to reduce those impacts.

"Fayette Electric has been proud to sponsor the PowerHouse energy investigation program since 1998," said FEC General Manager Gary Don Nietsche. "Developed by the Lower Colorado River Authority, the innovative program teaches students about the resources used to generate electricity and helps them understand the path of electricity from the power plant to their home."