About
About Energy Safe Kids
Energy Safe Kids is a program of the National Energy Foundation. Funded in partnership with NIPSCO.
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 NIPSCO, 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
NIPSCO
Improving the lives of more than 1.3 million customers across northern Indiana - Serving 900,000 natural gas customers and 500,000 electric customers across the northern third of Indiana, Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) is the largest natural gas distribution company, and the second largest electric distribution company in the state. Serving more than 30 counties - Headquartered in Merrillville, we’re one of the six energy delivery companies of NiSource, who together provide essential natural gas and electric service to more than 4 million customers. Our highly trained team of 3,100 NIPSCO employees ensures that customers receive safe, reliable and affordable natural gas and electric service every day. We’re proud to be part of NiSource, which is the highest-ranked utility on the Forbes magazine list of America’s Best Large Employers. Building strong teams - 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. https://www.nipsco.com/our-company Environmental responsibility - Providing service to you in an environmentally responsible way is a value we demonstrate by investing in cleaner air and water quality, reducing carbon emissions, supporting renewable energy and funding land restoration projects. We also design programs to help customers reduce their environmental impact, including Energy Efficiency Incentives, Green Power and customer-owned electric generation from renewables. Your Energy, Your Future - We’re doing our part to ensure a brighter future for the next generation in Northern Indiana. Learn more about our renewable electricity approach below. https://www.nipsco.com/future
Community
Serving the Community
We’ve been part of the communities we serve since 1912. NIPSCO is committed to enhancing quality of life in our communities through partnerships, volunteering, charitable giving and economic development. We also provide bill payment assistance to those who need it most.
Testimonials
What Others Are Saying About Us
This is an excellent program for both curriculum and safety.
Classroom Educator
We have used the poster, online games, and the challenge booklet. It is an excellent way to inform students about energy, specifically Natural gas. It covers 4th grade science standards too. Thank you for doing this and making it very simple to implement in school. The students love it!
Elementary Teacher
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
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