About
About Energy Safe Kids
Energy Safe Kids is a program of the National Energy Foundation. Funded in partnership with Columbia Gas of Virginia.
The mission of Energy Safe Kids is to cultivate energy literacy by promoting the safe and wise use of electricity and natural gas. An Energy Safe Kid will Think! about energy issues, Talk! to adults about those issues and Take Action! when needed.
In the spirit of our mission of promoting energy related education and awareness in our communities, the National Energy Foundation (NEF), in partnership with Columbia Gas of Virginia, is pleased to provide the Energy Safe Kids program and this collection of outstanding instructional materials. This program and its materials continually improve to further the many exciting advances in energy safety education and technology.
About the sponsor
Columbia Gas of Virginia
Improving the lives of more than 275,000 customers across the Commonwealth We’re one of Virginia’s leading energy companies, with more than 400 employees dedicated to providing customers with the service they need every day. Serving Virginia Communities Headquartered in Chester, we provide natural gas service to residential, commercial and industrial customers in 85 communities across 65 percent of Virginia. We’re one of the seven energy delivery companies of NiSource Inc., who together provide essential natural gas and electric service to nearly 4 million customers. We invest in the future As part of our commitment to our customers and communities, we’re investing millions each year to provide safe, reliable natural gas service by expanding our system and replacing aging facilities. We partner with diverse suppliers, and always keep safety, customer satisfaction and sustainability as our key priorities. Building strong teams We’re proud to be a Top Workplace in the Richmond area and proud that our parent company, NiSource, is the highest-ranked utility on the Forbes magazine list of America’s Best Large Employers. We foster an inclusive and diverse workplace where every member of our team is valued, respected and has the opportunity to do great work. Join us and build a career you can point to with pride. Giving back We’ve been part of the communities we serve since 1847. We volunteer and provide charitable support across Virginia, primarily to organizations that share our mission of meeting basic human needs. In addition, our WarmWise program helps customers save energy and money, while our HeatShare energy assistance program helps qualifying customers make ends meet. Economic development Supporting the future growth and development of our communities is vital and we are actively involved and leading economic development opportunities across the state. A fully regulated energy provider We’re regulated by the Virginia State Corporation Commission and state and federal agencies. These organizations approve rate schedules and terms that govern our operations.
Community
Serving the Community
Testimonials
What Others Are Saying About Us
We will really focus on the safety and the making natural gas for nonrenewable and renewable resources standards. It is a great way for students to connect beyond the classroom to something we are learning in science.
Elementary Teacher
The booklet that the children received was engaging because it told them how to be safe in the home, what natural gas is, and what to do in emergencies. The children liked the lessons and the stickers that taught them about the smell of natural gas.
Elementary Teacher
We continue to talk about using energy safely. The program is engaging and meaningful for the students and they understand more about energy safety afterwards. Some families rely on the schools to teach their children about safety and so a program like this one is invaluable. The mercaptan stickers are always a hit with students. The stinky smell is memorable and gives them a great conversation starter for when the get home!
Elementary Teacher
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