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ESP Educating School Students on the Attributes of Natural Gas
April 5, 2010
Pensacola, Fl. - Energy Services of Pensacola (ESP), the natural gas company owned by the City of Pensacola, has begun welcoming area school students to visit their facility and learn about the nature and benefits of Natural Gas. The program kicked off in March when 4th grade students from Scenic Heights Elementary School visited. Welcomed by Pensacola Mayor Mike Wiggins, the students heard presentations about the nature of Natural Gas, including what to do if you detect its odor, how Natural Gas is distributed and measured, including how gas meters work, and how to prevent damage to the Natural Gas infrastructure, such as calling before you dig.
"The goal of our program is to educate students in a clear and straightforward way on a level they understand about how Natural Gas is a clean, efficient source of energy," said ESP Marketing Manager Jill Grove. "As America moves forward to address its energy needs Natural Gas will likely play a larger and larger role. We want young people to understand this important energy source; where it comes from, how it gets to their homes and how easy it is to use."
With the success of the initial program ESP is expanding its outreach to area schools.
"We have already scheduled visits from Beulah Academy of Science, Little Flower Catholic and East Hill Christian School," said ESP Green Energy Specialist Natasha Reynolds. "We are talking with other schools and there is a lot of interest. If any educator wants to know more about the program, all they have to do is call me."
Aimee Gray, an ESP Engineering Services Technician talks to students about natural gas distribution. |
Operations Support Manager, Donna Nickerson shows students how to read a natural gas meter. |
Gas utility locator, Anthony Coleman demonstrates how ESP uses ground penetrating radar to find utility lines underground. |
