history & awards

Nearly 30 Years of Expertise & Experience

The Ohio Energy Project has been serving teachers, students, families and partners since 1984. As Ohio’s leading energy education experts, we provide complete, objective, comprehensive information on:

  • Sources and forms of energy
  • Energy efficiency and conservation
  • Economic and environmental impact of energy use

OEP is committed to student leadership and professional development for educators. We empower teachers and students through experiential learning impacting schools, homes and communities.

OEP is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.

Ohio Energy Project Timeline
1984–Present

Awards & Recognition

2017 – OANO Standards for Excellence
2016 – AEP Ohio Energy Efficiency Leadership Award
2012 – Ohio Association of Non-Profit Organizations (OANO) Excellence Award
2011 – Environmental Education Council of Ohio, Organization Award
2011 – Ohio School Board Association, Outstanding Program-Westerville
2010 – NEED State Program of the Year
2008 – Ohio EPA – Ohio Environmental Education Fund, Outstanding Project in Environmental Impact Education
2002 – Partner, Governor’s Energy Smart Community Challenge
2001 –NEED State Program of the Year
2001 – National Energy Champion, U.S. Department of Energy
1996 – NEED Regional Program of the Year
1995 – Ohio’s BEST Practices
1995 – Ohio Alliance for the Environment