Bullhead City, AZ – Mohave Electric Cooperative (MEC) has awarded the 2023 Education Grant as a continuing show of support for renewable energy education. MEC is proud to support local educators’ efforts in going the extra mile by using innovative ideas to help local youth learn sustainable concepts. The SunWatts Education Grant program is part of MEC’s commitment to our community and is funded through the REST (Renewable Energy Standard Tariff) program. Funds from the grant will be used to teach students about sustainability through curriculums designed and implemented by the grant winners.
Educator Aubry Sterk of Bullhead City Middle School was the recipient of this year’s education grant.
“I'm excited to teach our students the importance of renewable energy to the next generation of innovative thinkers, engineers, leaders, and professionals. I would like our students to compete at an international Space Settlement Design Competition focusing on using real-world, practical application of renewable energy resources. This grant will allow us to get ‘Horizon Renewable Energy Educational Sets’ for each of our 6th-grade science classes to give all of our students the opportunity to strive for excellence. The ‘Horizon Renewable Energy Educational set’ provides a complete understanding of how fuel cell technology interacts with renewable energy sources to create an entirely sustainable power grid. Countless experiments, so many scientific principles at work and plenty of space for creativity. Thank you MEC for this great opportunity,” said Sterk.
Representatives from MEC delivered the check with congratulations to Sterk on September 27.
Educators interested in applying for the grant in 2024 can look for the announcement on the website early next year. For other MEC education programs, including the $200 classroom grants, please see the Mohave Electric Cooperative website.
Founded in 1946, Mohave Electric Cooperative is a not-for-profit utility providing reliable, cost-effective power to 36,700 members, 43,500 meters, with more than 1,570 miles of line spanning areas from Bullhead City to Topock on the west, Hualapai to Burro Creek to the south, and Nelson to the east. Mohave Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity provider and employer.