The Watt Watchers of Texas Blog

Keeping the School Cool

August 12, 2019

As you and your students are preparing for coming back to school for a new year, remember the daunting task for the school administration, energy managers, and facilities staff of preparing the school for you. One of the biggest challenges and opportunities each year is taking the school back to normal operating temperature. Even if […]

New Tools for a New Year

August 5, 2019

In the coming school year, the Watt Watchers team is piloting digital tools for the Student Patrols program. The tried and true resources will continue to be available on the Resources page. If you are interested in becoming a pilot school for the new digital tools, please contact us at contact@watt-watchers.com.

Water, Texas Open for Entries

August 1, 2019

If you're looking for an interdisciplinary project-based activity to kick start your new school year, look no further than the Water Texas Film Festival. Any aspiring filmmakers, YouTubers, or influencers will find their talents uniquely suited to this media challenge. Even those with less experience will find that the tools for production and distribution are […]

Templates Available

July 29, 2019

The Student Patrol Program is the heart of the Watt Watchers of Texas. Your students will join Lil’ Tex and Ann as official Watt Watchers, helping to save Texas by rounding up the Wasters Gang. We’ve made lots of templates for you to use here. Print out name badges for the Watt Watchers to wear on […]

Breaking Records

July 18, 2019

One year ago today, Texas set a new record for electricity demand, surpassing the previous record set in August of 2016. For the first time ever, the Electricity Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) the organization that operates and maintains the Texas electrical grid, reported an hourly peak load of 72,192 megawatts (MW). ERCOT expected the […]

Hot Texas Summers

July 8, 2019

Texas knows heat, and the long summer pushes demand higher and higher through the summer months. Air conditioning contributes a large portion of demand for electricity every summer (and some winters too), but that's not the whole story. In addition to air conditioning, there are lots of ways around the house (and school) where we […]

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The Watt Watchers of Texas Blog

Keeping the School Cool

New Tools for a New Year

Water, Texas Open for Entries

Templates Available

Breaking Records

Hot Texas Summers

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