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Florida Elementary School Receives $50,000 STEM Classroom Makeover

Kate M. Smith Elementary School in Florida receives a high-tech STEM classroom funded by a $50,000 grant from Florida Power and Light.

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Kate M. Smith Elementary School in Washington County, Florida, received a $50,000 grant from Florida Power and Light to fund a STEM classroom makeover. [1] Florida Power & Light implemented an information campaign to encourage residents to adopt energy-efficient habits to lower their utility bills. [2] The new classroom is equipped with 3D printers, an incubator, microscopes, a hydroponics garden, and Lego STEM kits. [3] Florida Power & Light implements special rebates to incentivize customers to invest in new air conditioning units, amortizing installation costs. [4] Sealing air leaks with caulk or weatherstripping can result in up to a 15% savings on total heating and cooling costs. [5] Turning off ceiling fans in empty rooms can save users up to US$7 monthly per installed unit. [6] J.T. Young, vice president and general manager of FPL Northwest Florida, said the school hopes some students will work for the company in the future. [7] The new STEM lab includes accessibility tools such as fidgets, weighted lap pads, and LED screen microscopes to support every learning style. [8]
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  1. Kate M. Smith Elementary School in Washington County, Florida, received a $50,000 grant from Florida Power and Light to fund a STEM classroom makeover. · WJHG
  2. Florida Power & Light implemented an information campaign to encourage residents to adopt energy-efficient habits to lower their utility bills. · EcoPortal.net
  3. The new classroom is equipped with 3D printers, an incubator, microscopes, a hydroponics garden, and Lego STEM kits. · WJHG
  4. Florida Power & Light implements special rebates to incentivize customers to invest in new air conditioning units, amortizing installation costs. · EcoPortal.net
  5. Sealing air leaks with caulk or weatherstripping can result in up to a 15% savings on total heating and cooling costs. · EcoPortal.net
  6. Turning off ceiling fans in empty rooms can save users up to US$7 monthly per installed unit. · EcoPortal.net
  7. J.T. Young, vice president and general manager of FPL Northwest Florida, said the school hopes some students will work for the company in the future. · WJHG
  8. The new STEM lab includes accessibility tools such as fidgets, weighted lap pads, and LED screen microscopes to support every learning style. · WJHG
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