Activities of the program include student leadership training workshops, professional development for teachers, publication of the Ohio energy education newsletter, the Ohio Youth Awards Program for Energy Achievement, and an Energy Education Poll and Teacher Survey. Students benefit through leadership training and learning to work effectively in small groups. This program fosters the development of their critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Schools benefit through development of ongoing comprehensive energy education.
Ohio Energy Project's mission is to prepare teachers and students to become effective leaders and increase their scientific knowledge of how energy impacts our environment, economy and lives. Ohio has successfully involved approximately 3000 schools statewide, offering programs for teachers and students in grades 1 - 12. Ohio's program meets the outcomes emphasized in the science portion of the Ohio proficiency test. Since 1990, Ohio Energy Project has received numerous national awards. The Ohio Alliance for the Environment also honored OEP with the Organizational Award for Distinguished Service.