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TVA's School Uplift Program

What does it take to make schools more energy efficient—and how can students help lead the way?

The latest episode of MTE’s PluggedIn Podcast dives into TVA’s School Uplift Program and the impact it’s having across Middle Tennessee. Hear from Kelli Hall, a SEEK—Students Exploring and Expanding Knowledge—teacher for grades 2 through 5 at Mt. Juliet Elementary School, which is one of this year’s School Uplift Grant winners; Sarah Cline, an Energy Coach with TVA’s EnergyRight School Uplift Program; and Shelby Smith, Community Relations Specialist with MTE about how schools are saving energy, earning grant funding and creating lasting benefits for students and families.

Listen now to learn how programs like this are bringing Good Energy to our schools and communities.

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For more information go to MTE.com/PluggedIn

To apply for the TVA School Uplift program, visit: tn.gov/eesi/rebate-center.html

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