What is the Home Energy Challenge –
WooSox Edition?
The Home Energy Challenge – WooSox Edition is a program for families with K-8 students living in an Eversource community in Massachusetts. This fun and easy project invites students to explore the transformation of radiant energy (light) to chemical energy and thermal energy (heat).
Eversource provides the kit which includes the key materials needed to participate in the Home Energy Challenge, other common household items are needed and listed below. Students will be randomly selected to win great prizes!
What is in the Home Energy Challenge Task Kit?
Pizza box
2 Sheets of black construction paper
1 Skewer
Aluminum foil
2 Transparency sheets
Thermometer (for up to 200° F)
10 UV solar beads
Bracelet lanyard
Additional items you will need:
Scissors or safety shears
Tape
Newspaper, scrap paper, or other “insulation” material
Other recycled, household, or “found” materials to enhance solar oven design
Food to cook – hot dog, veggie dog, or alternative food item
Meat thermometer (optional)
What will the students learn?
The Home Energy Challenge – WooSox Edition and accompanying lessons will first explore how radiant energy can transform into chemical energy with the UV solar beads. The second activity will showcase how radiant energy can transform into thermal energy (heat) in a solar oven.
Students will use their observations from activity 1 to find the perfect location for the oven they build in activity 2.
Students are encouraged to share photos during the Home Energy Challenge – WooSox Edition by posting photos of them working on their projects on their parents’ social media channels* (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) using #HomeEnergyChallenge, and tagging Eversource Massachusetts: @EversourceMA and the Worcester Red Sox: Facebook + Instagram @GoWooSox and/or Twitter @WooSox
*Posting on social media doesn’t increase your chances of winning.
ELIGIBLE TOWNS
The Home Energy Challenge is open to all families with K-8 students in towns served by Eversource in Massachusetts (see “List of Eligible Communities,” below).
RULES, REGISTRATION & PROJECT GUIDE
Registration for the Home Energy Challenge runs from June 1st to July 8th, 2022.
For more information, email info@homeenergychallenge.com or call 1-800-674-8243 X4.
There is no Judging
All completed projects that follow the rules & instructions have a chance to win!
Parents can register their kids using the form below. They will then receive a confirmation email with project and submission instructions.
Ten (10) winners will be randomly selected!
Grand Prize
One (1) Grand Prize winner receives a Family 4-pack to the August 31st, 2022 WooSox game, throws out the first pitch and receives food & beverages.
Additional Winners
Nine (9) additional winners receive a Family 4-pack to the August 31st, 2022 WooSox game, are on the field for the first pitch and receive food & beverages.
Registration
Home Energy Challenge – WooSox Edition
Registration for the Home Energy Challenge runs from June 1st to July 8th, 2022. A parent or guardian 18 years or older must register students. After your registration has been received, you will receive an email explaining the submission instructions. For additional information or questions, email info@homeenergychallenge.com.
Submission
After your registration has been received, you will receive an email explaining the submission instructions.
1. Complete the project included in the kit
2. Take a photo of students working on the project and post on social using provided hashtag
3. Email or mail final form to be entered to win – include photos with the final form
Task Entries and Entry Forms must be postmarked before July 28, 2022 and received by July 29, 2022 or submitted online no later than July 29, 2022 at 11:59:59 p.m. ET.
Email: info@homeenergychallenge.com
Mail:
Eversource Home Energy Challenge
ATTN: Scott Halstead
P.O. Box 2353
South Hamilton, MA 01982-9998
