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What Is Kits for Kids?

The SoCalREN Kits for Kids Program introduces third- and fourth-grade students from eligible schools to energy efficiency and energy resiliency. The program builds early awareness and curiosity around energy while giving students hands-on opportunities and resources to apply what they learn at home.

When a classroom enrolls, teachers are provided with all lesson materials. Students play an educational online game about using energy wisely and being energy-ready, then take home a no-cost kit full of energy-efficient items.

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Our Simple 5-Step Process

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Teachers decide when to participate, enroll, and receive program materials.
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Kits arrive at school, then students engage in educational activities and take no-cost kits home.
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Families use kit items, return the verification card to the teacher, and start saving energy.
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Teachers confirm student participation through an online form sent via email.
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Classrooms receive a grant once eligibility is verified.*

Who Is Eligible?

  • Third- or fourth-grade classrooms in the SoCalREN service area — schools located in SoCalGas and Southern California Edison territory.

  • Enrollment is based on available funding.

  • Students can only go through the program once.

What Are the Benefits?

  • Students, teachers, and families learn about the importance of energy efficiency and energy resiliency.

  • Families receive energy-efficient and energy resiliency items at no cost, helping their home and community.

  • Qualifying classrooms receive grant funding.

Inside the Kit

Smart LED Wi‑Fi Bulb

LED Night Light

5-Minute Shower Timer

LED Digital Thermometer

Solar Hand‑Crank Flashlight

Other Resources

Lesson Resources

Access all the resources you need to introduce energy efficiency to your classroom.

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Family Portal

Families can visit the Family Portal to learn more about Kits for Kids, access helpful resources, and explore ways to save energy at home.

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Fuzzy’s Game Portal

Access interactive games and learn more ways to save energy every day.

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24,000
Students/Families Received Kits
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380
Schools Participated
Data from 2021 - now and updated quarterly
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$1.2M
in Grants Distributed

What Teachers Are Saying

"My students were very involved in the program lessons and loved the kits. Being able to connect their prior knowledge to this activity was profound."

"Many students made real-world connections, sharing how they could apply energy-saving strategies at home. I also noticed meaningful discussions among peers ..."

"Students were extremely excited and eager to go home and use the items provided. They shared that they completed many of the activities with their siblings and parents."

Case Studies

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Greenfield Union School District

Kern County Teachers Bring Energy Education and Grants to Their Classrooms

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Gateway Cities

Kits for Kids Program Expands to Gateway Cities

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Towne Avenue Elementary School

Towne Avenue Elementary School Students Earn Energy Savings and Educational Grant

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*If at least 65% of students return their installation verification cards, the class earns a $1,000 grant. A $500 grant is offered to classrooms with 10 students or fewer. Grant eligibility is dependent on availability of funds. No personal identifying information is collected.