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» Read MoreAre you passionate about energy efficiency, energy conservation, renewable energy, or other topics relating to sustainable energy? Then you should participate in our sustainable energy Science Fair! Energypath Science Fair allows Middle and High School students to showcase their projects relating to sustainable energy and compete for cash prizes of up to $1,250.
Dates and Deadlines
Applications Open: October 12, 2026
Applications Due: April 10th at 5pm ET
Fair Date: Saturday, May 8, 2027
Fair Time: 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM – Set Up
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM – Judging
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM – Lunch and Awards
NEW LOCATION
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Community Services Center
4525 Education Park Drive, Schnecksville, PA 18078
Eligibility Rules
- Student Status. Applicants who completed grades 5 – 12 during the school year are eligible to participate. Students who have completed grades 5 – 8 during the school year participate in the Middle School Division; students who have completed grades 9-12 during the 2025-2026 school year participate in the High School Division.
- Single Entry. Each student may only enter one project in the Fair, but several students can enter the same project as a team.
- Supervision. Students must be accompanied by their parent(s) or guardian(s) during the Science Fair. Sustainable Energy Fund is not responsible for the supervision of any participant. Please limit to 2 adults in attendance with their student.
Science Fair Project Requirements
- Participants must submit a Science Fair Application by 5:00 PM on April 10th, 2027.
- Projects must be related to energy efficiency, energy conservation, renewable energy resources, or other topics relating to sustainable or regenerative energy.
- The students will need to bring a poster board explaining their project. The poster should be no larger than 3 feet x 4 feet. In addition, students may also bring objects that pertain to their project. There will be electrical outlets available on site.
- Students will give a three-minute presentation explaining their project to a panel of judges. Note cards are acceptable for reference during your presentation. Judges may ask you questions about your project afterwards.
- Entries are evaluated on a variety of criteria which include its potential contribution to sustainable energy (20%), creativity and innovation (20%), project definition, design and methodology (20%), depth of research, execution and reflection (20%), presentation and overall completeness of documentation (20%).
- Students should be dressed in business casual clothes. Jeans are discouraged.
- The judges will be comprised of industry professionals, academia, and Sustainable Energy Fund board members. To ensure a fair and focused judging process, we kindly ask that parents and guardians remain outside the judging area while students present their projects.
Awards:
Regenerative Energy Initiative is proud to provide the following awards:
High School | Middle School |
| 1st Place – $1250 | 1st Place – $1250 |
| 2nd Place – $750 | 2nd Place – $750 |
| 3rd Place – $250 | 3rd Place – $250 |

