From the EEF Blog

Meeting the Modern Energy Demand
Written by Dayo Tunji-Ajayi; Edited by Morgan Evans The story of energy is a story of progress. Before the 1880s, an American home was fueled by a wood-burning fireplace, providing the only source of heat. The first commercial oil well was established

The Women Behind the 20th Century Energy Evolution
Written by Dayo Tunji-Ajayi; Edited by Morgan Evans When most people think about the history of energy, the people that come to mind are often men. Also, many people often picture massive dams, oil rigs, power plants, or modern solar

Powering Civilization
Energy Innovations that Changed our World Human history has been shaped by the understanding and use of energy on our planet. When people hear the word energy, they often think of the electricity that powers their homes or the fuel that moves their vehicles. However, the use of energy in everyday life began long before the modern technology we have

Empowering the Next Generation of Energy Leaders – Meet EEF’s 2024 – 2025 Scholarship Recipient: Angela Sanchez
Fueling Ambition Through Education The Energy Education Foundation (EEF) seeks to cultivate the next generation of energy workers in the energy industry, partly through educational programs like scholarships. One of these programs is the EEF Scholarship program, where EEF provides

6 by 2026: Powering the Future
The 6 by 2026 campaign is a multi-phase initiative to develop and fundraise the expansion of the EnergyXP program by the Energy Education Foundation (EEF). Developing and deploying more XP units empowers EEF’s central mission of cultivating the next generation

Pride in Energy: Tracy Upton’s Journey in the Energy Sector
At the Energy Education Foundation, we are thrilled to celebrate Pride Month with our “Pride in Energy” campaign, highlighting the inspiring stories of LGBTQ+ professionals who are making significant impacts in the energy sector. Today, we are proud to introduce

Celebrating the Passion and Determination of Lori Fremin
As Women’s History Month comes to a close, it’s important to recognize the contributions of women in the energy industry. One such woman is Lori Fremin, the Board Chair Emeritus of the Energy Education Foundation (EEF). Lori’s journey into the

Women’s History Month Highlight: Lyndal Cissell
Highlighting the Grit and Determination of Lyndal Cissell In celebration of Women’s History Month, it’s important to recognize the trailblazing women who have made significant contributions in their respective fields. One such woman is Lyndal Cissell, a board member of

The Energy Education Foundation Society
Jon Bumann Director of Development, Energy Education Foundation Today, we announced the Energy Education Foundation, and this morning, I am excited to launch the all-new Energy Education Foundation Society and Corporate Partnerships. With a focus on our mission to educate

Announcing the Energy Education Foundation
Beverly BascusExecutive Director, Energy Education Foundation In 1997, the Offshore Energy Center was founded to expand awareness of the vast hydrocarbon energy resources beneath the world’s surface, supporting global stewardship in the communities that develop these resources and to chronicle the
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