• Note the accuracy of information in the group presentations, as well as the effort that students put in.
• Use the “Group work evaluation” rubric while considering the group collaboration.

• Have your students investigate the strategies and technologies that are helping individuals and communities to conserve energy in other parts of the world.
• The “Energy conservation in action” activity  is a great way for your students to explore ways to raise awareness about conservation and social responsibility.

In Canada, EnerGuide^® labels help consumers understand the energy use of major appliances. This allows people to compare the efficiency of different makes and models of appliance.

In the past, most utility companies used electromechanical meters to measure the amount of electricity consumed by a household or business. These meters measure the energy used in kilowatt-hours and the utility bills the customer for every kilowatt-hour used. Electromechanical meters only capture the total energy consumption.

For people to make informed decisions about their use of electricity, though, they need specific and real-time information about how much they’re using.

Smart meters accurately measure a household’s energy use throughout the day and periodically transmit the data to utility companies. They can also measure the amount of power a household may produce.

Having this detailed information enables the utility to more effectively manage the supply of energy based on demand, which leads to efficiencies and cost savings. The information also creates opportunities for customers and communities to generate their own power from clean sources, such as solar panels, wind, biomass and geothermal generation, which can be sold back to the utility.