LIPA’s “Clean Energy Showdown” Showcases the Innovative Energy Solutions of
Long Island’s Youth
Long Island students display their visions for a clean energy future
Uniondale, NY—March 27, 2007—The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) is
pleased to announce 2007’s Long Island Schools “Clean Energy Challenge and
Showdown” to be held on Tuesday March 27th at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale.
Students in grades 6 through 12 who reside within the LIPA service territory are
eligible to participate in the contest with projects that focus on clean,
renewable energy technologies, green building designs and energy efficiency.
As part of a unique partnership that seeks to increase awareness and
education in Long Island schools about clean energy solutions, LIPA with Long
Island’s very own NHL team the New York Islanders and USA Today are looking for
the best and brightest young minds to become “Clean Energy Ambassadors”. The
contest encourages students to help make Long Island a cleaner, healthier place
to live by becoming a part of the solution to our region’s energy needs.
The top award winner will receive a Macintosh Laptop Computer, LIPA Home
Energy Audit, Islanders hockey jerseys, and other great prizes. The Grand Prize
Winner in the advanced Nassau Coliseum Challenge for High School students will
also win an opportunity to discuss their winning project with LIPA CEO/President
Richard M. Kessel, New York Islanders owner Charles Wang and leading Long Island
developer Reckson Associates for potential incorporation into future redesign
plans of the coliseum. Islander sponsor Arrow Scrap Recycling will also be
donating a check for $2,000 dollars to the “Advanced Nassau Coliseum Energy
Challenge” winner’s school.
“The future of Long Island belongs to our children and building a sustainable
energy future is all our responsibility,” stated Mr. Richard M. Kessel. “The
Clean Energy Challenge is a unique opportunity to showcase the talent and
creativity of our young people while partnering with businesses and community
leaders to make clean, renewable energy a way of life that is good for our
environment and economy.”
“USA TODAY is pleased to collaborate with LIPA on education initiatives that
demonstrate and teach young people the importance of clean energy solutions,”
stated Lori Goldfeder, Senior Program Manager for USA TODAY
The “Clean Energy Showdown” finals competition will be held on Tuesday March
27th from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Nassau Coliseum. Students, parents,
teachers, families and friends are all invited to attend and view a full display
of outstanding clean energy projects, displays and models submitted by students
from schools in Nassau and Suffolk counties and the Rockaways. A formal awards
ceremony is scheduled for 12:30 pm with Mr. Richard Kessel and NY Islanders
owner Charles Wang. There will be food and prizes throughout the day, donated by
Islander sponsors Dave and Buster’s and Vincent’s Clam Bar, on hand to meet the
contestants will be New York Islanders players including Hall of Famer Mike
Bossy and ‘SPARKY’ the Islander’s team mascot.
“The New York Islanders are proud to be part of the Clean Energy Challenge,”
said Mike Bossy, the Islanders Executive Director of Corporate Sponsorships.
“The Islanders are committed to supporting clean energy solutions as part of the
Lighthouse Project, our transformation of the Nassau Coliseum property. We
consider it a privilege to join LIPA in educating the youth of Long Island on
energy efficiency.”
The Long Island Clean Energy Challenge is in its second year and growing.
Schools, local businesses, environmental and community leaders, sports teams and
other interested stakeholders are all invited to support Long Island youngsters
by becoming a partner in next year’s 2008 LIPA “Clean Energy Challenge”.
For more information about renewable energy or to learn more about electric
conservation, visit LIPA’s Web site at, http://www.lipower.org/cei. Stay tuned
for future details regarding the 2008 Clean Energy Challenge coming soon to
LIPA’s Web site later this year. |
