North Haven Students Recognized As Winners In eesmarts Contest

NORTH HAVEN, CT — – North Haven students James Kim (fourth grade) and Regina Kim (first grade) were recently honored as winners in the 17th Annual eesmarts Student Contest.

Presented by Energize Connecticut in partnership with Eversource and United Illuminating, Southern Connecticut Gas and Connecticut Natural Gas, subsidiaries of AVANGRID, Inc., the eesmarts Student Contest invites Connecticut students in grades K-12 to showcase their energy smarts.

Participants were able to choose from a variety of project formats, based on their grade level, including poems, essays, news articles, book reviews, posters, photographs, speeches, public service announcements, community-oriented projects, and more.

Regina’s poster, which took first place in the first-grade category, was entitled “In what way to Save Energy.” Her illustration explained that turning off the lights, using LED light bulbs, unplugging devices, using ENERGY STAR appliances and not wasting batteries can all help save energy.

Fourth graders were asked to write a persuasive letter to their principals on the importance of saving energy. James received second place for his submission where he highlighted the benefits of renewable energy and shared how the school can save energy through energy-efficient technology, unplugging devices and adding solar panels.

More than 100 students from 20 schools in 16 Connecticut communities submitted their work for consideration. Twenty-five entries were selected as this year’s winners, and each finalist received a prize box with a gift card and certificate.

For more information on the student contest and the eesmarts program, visit here.