Educational Components and Partners

The Captain Planet Foundation is partnering with several government agencies and other nonprofit organizations to provide handson exhibits and informational kiosks within the cottage to teach students (K-12) about energy efficiency through renewable energy sources. Among these partners include the US Environmental Protection Agency’s cooperative Energy Star and US Department of Energy Building America Program and EarthCraft House (a green home building program of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders and Southface Energy Institute) and environmental education divisions. Some of the exhibits include a solar water fountain that automatically shuts down when it is shaded from the sun. Two window units will be displayed with a blower test demonstrating energy efficient versus nonenergy efficient windows. Students will be given an opportunity to interact with a solar bubble machine. The Captain Planet Foundation is also partnering with the American Lung Association to make the house a healthy house under their guidelines. The US Environmental Protection Agency will provide educational fact sheets on indoor air pollution, environmental tobacco smoke and carbon monoxide that will serve as reference materials for the home. Environmental Superhero Captain Planet will also be available in person to take kids through the house as they learn about sustainability and renewable energy.