The Future of Energy

In partnership with CPS Energy, Itron, Inc., the Best Earth Ever (BEE) Project, Students of Service (SOS) San Antonio, and Disco Learning Media, The 2021 CPS Energy Summer Fellowship Program provided San Antonio-area high school and university students access to award-winning films, online educational resources, hands-on learning opportunities, and the unique chance to engage with energy industry experts. 

By participating in the Fellowship students gained valuable career experience and connected with their peers who are also passionate about creating a better, more sustainable world for tomorrow.  

Are you a champion of change and want to take action? Please enjoy the recap of our live, virtual events from August 4 and 5th below. 

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August 4, 2021:
Future of Energy Virtual Workshop

During this workshop students were introduced to the Fellowship’s community service project, learned more about green careers, and discovered how important water is to the future of energy.

Video:

  • Introductions and Overview
  • SOS Overview of Sustainable Garden Community Service Project
  • BEE Project showcases how to create and optimize a LinkedIn profile to connect with green industry professionals 
  • MakeWater.org live water kit demonstration

 

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August 5, 2021:
Future of Energy Virtual Screening & Panel

What is the future of energy? 

In partnership with KLRN Public Television, the Best Earth Ever (BEE) Project, Disco Learning Media, and SOS San Antonio, CPS Energy Summer Fellowship students and the community were invited to participate in a virtual screening of the award-winning docuseries Power Trip: The Story of Energy. The screening featured the 30 minute “Best of Season One” showcase, followed by a Q&A moderated by author and energy expert Dr. Michael E. Webber, along with graduating interns from the BEE Project. 

This event was powered by CPS Energy and Itron, Inc. as part of the CPS Energy Summer Fellowship Program and the Smart Energy Education initiative, in partnership with KLRN Public Television, the BEE Project, Students of Service San Antonio, the Paramount Theatre, The University of Texas at Austin, and Alpheus Media. To learn more visit www.smartenergyeducation.com.

A Message from CPS Energy CEO Paula Gold-Williams:

Power Trip: The Story of Energy – Best of Season One

The Future of Energy Panel Discussion