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16 Oct 26

Clear, Memorable and Effective

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Adopting beneficial behaviors, like good water conservation and stewardship habits, does not happen overnight. Behavior change is a process that requires a series of steps. People need to understand: • Why it matters • What needs to be done • How to put it into practice Going through those steps…

01 Oct 26

The Power of Powering Down: What Five Summers of Power Down Fridays Have Taught Us About Behavior Change

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At NTC, we spend a lot of time helping organizations change behavior. So, it’s only fair that we occasionally test those same behavior change principles on ourselves. In 2022, NTC launched Power Down Fridays as a simple experiment: During the summer, we would close our offices at noon on Fridays and encourage…

20 Jan 26

Building A Relationship with Your Next Generation of Consumers

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Much is said about the differences between generations. Many a blog or post or newsletter draws lines about what characteristics define one generation over another. Even though these defining lines often blur, understanding the broader trends that shape the behavior within a demographic can be useful. For utilities, this can…

07 Oct 25

Powering Smarter Schools: How Utility Energy Efficiency Programs Make a Difference

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Schools are more than buildings — they’re centers for learning, community hubs, and are often among the largest energy users in a district. With aging infrastructure, rising energy costs, and growing awareness about climate and health, there’s strong motivation for schools to reduce energy consumption. Add in the potential of…

12 Oct 23

Power Down Fridays: Prioritizing Work/Life Balance Takes a Huge Bite Out of NTC’s Carbon Footprint

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At the close of a successful 2022-23 school year, NTC’s CEO Margaret Eames and President Pat Rowan wanted to give the staff a summer of purposeful restoration. The email went like this: Starting June 16 through August 11, 2023 we’d like to enact a fun perk and employee benefit over…

15 Sep 23

What is the Silver Tsunami and How Do You Deal with It?

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People are living longer across the board. While very few will tell you this is a bad thing, it does present challenges in the world’s economies. As a large population of older people age out of the workforce, more and more employers are feeling the sting of filling vacancies. If…

08 Jan 23

Teamwork in School: Why Do You Need to Teach Students to Collaborate?

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Have you ever watched a concert or musical performance where one person is alone on stage singing a song? It seems like that person is on their own, but in reality, they are working with musicians, lighting and sound technicians, a director and a whole crew to make that performance…

08 Jan 23

Ways to Spread Awareness for a Cause

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Most of us have a cause or two that are near and dear to us. Sometimes they simply involve strongly held beliefs. Sometimes they’re born out of a love of the communities where we live, work, and play. Maybe a loved one battled a disease that raised our awareness of…

08 Sep 22

Real World Connections: Key Factor in Learning

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Most of us resisted a lesson or assignment at some point in our lives, saying we’d never use that particular lesson in the real world. Sure, it was a simple excuse to get out of something we didn’t want to do, but there is a real kernel of truth in…

16 May 22

MEND THE GAP: Mental Wellness Education

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“Nearly all students have experienced some challenges to their mental health and well-being during the pandemic and many have lost access to school-based services and supports.” – US Department of Education, report on Education in a Pandemic“Since 2006 the number of suicides for ages 10-14 has more than doubled, making…

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