June 5, 2008
Youth Energy Initiative promoting solar power in schools and charitable organizations
Sam Yago of Youth Energy Initiative's creative team has a plan to help schools self generate a portion of their electricity consumption using solar panels. The goal is for students to monitor the electricity generated from the solar cells and get an appreciation for how this renewable energy can be used to power devices within the schools such as lighting and computers. Students can also learn how the energy saved reduces carbon dioxide emissions to the atmosphere. "Solar projects are one avenue to help kids at an early age get a hands on approach to energy conservation and its impact on the environment. Student participation will help influence their awareness and habits in the future" explained Sam.

March 14, 2008
Youth Energy Initiative hires new Director of Public Relations
Youth Energy Initiative is pleased to announce John "J" Stanton has joined our initiative in the capacity of Director, Marketing and Public Relations. John brings with him a strong background in marketing and product brand promotion. John, an accomplished pianist playing at both national and international events, will also help compose music for Youth Energy Initiatives sound tracks.

January 8, 2008
CleanTech Partners brings Galactic Energy Force to Wisconsin
Youth Energy Initiative announced a collaborative with Clean Tech Partners of Wisconsin to promote energy efficiency programs within the State. The energy superhero cast of characters, better known as the Galactic Energy Force TM, will be used to promote awareness and participation of youth in community energy projects.

April 8, 2007
YEI joins forces with CleanTech Partners
Youth Energy Initiative is pleased to announce that CleanTech Partners, a Wisconsin based non-profit organization, has partnered with our organization to help promote energy education and conservation in Wisconsin. CleanTech Partners is committed to helping commercialize energy efficient technologies and ventures that have a positive impact on energy conservation, job creation, and protecting the environment. Masood Akhtar, President of CleanTech Partners, also serves as Youth Energy Initiative's Energy Education Program Director. Dr. Akhtar commented "Through collaborative efforts between our organizations and the State of Wisconsin we will better reach out to youth and get them more involved in making wise energy conscious decisions early on that will have a lasting impact".

February 20, 2007
Green building measures enhanced by Youth Energy Initiative
Redhorse Constructors, a premier builder of residential and commercial properties in the San Francisco Bay area has teamed up with Youth Energy Initiative to help promote energy efficiency in homes. Redhorse Constructors actively pursues contributing to the environment through "green" measures. David Warner, President of Redhorse, advocates the use of recycled materials throughout the building process and energy saving measures such as wind powered pumping systems when appropriate.

January 28, 2007
Youth Energy Initiative hires Art Director
Youth Energy Initiative is pleased to announce that Aaron Myers has joined our team in the capacity as Art Director. Aaron, a native of San Diego, brings with him a wealth of experience in the areas of character design and development, storyboards, animation productions, cartoon comic design as well as other creative media applications. Aaron is currently working on Youth Energy Initiative's storyboards and characters for a new animation production.

March 2, 2006
Youth Energy Initiative launches website to bring energy awareness into action
Youth Energy Initiative launched its new website on March 2, 2006 to address growing concerns about energy in our world today. Youth Energy Initiative is committed to forming a major support network for educating our nation's youth about energy-efficiency and conservation. The website reaches out to energy-conscious organizations sharing Youth Energy Initiative's goal: a sustainable supply of energy for our planet. The site has a portal for individuals and organizations interested in making a tax deductible contribution to Youth Energy Initiative's cause.

September 4, 2005
Youth Energy Initiative encourages energy conservation to help reduce the impact of Hurricane Katrina
Youth Energy Initiative is promoting energy conservation measures to help reduce the impact of Hurricane Katrina. A shortage of energy supply is a key issue threatening the lives of those living in the storm damaged region. “This disaster has resulted in severe power shortages in storm damaged areas and affected how we think about energy. The need to inform the public about energy conservation measures is now more important than ever” said Darren Pedersen, Youth Energy Initiative’s Producer.    

September 3, 2005
Youth Energy Initiative gearing up to launch energy conservation campaign in Wisconsin
Youth Energy Initiative, a non-profit organization providing energy education services, is gearing up to launch a statewide energy conservation campaign across the state of Wisconsin. The name of the campaign is Youth Energy Initiative, appropriately titled after the organization itself. Interactive animated presentations to schools, Public Service Announcements, as well as illustrative comics will be distributed to help energy conservation efforts in the state of Wisconsin. “Our goal is to start in Wisconsin and eventually move the energy-efficiency initiative to a national level”, said Marc Sabourin.

September 2, 2005
Youth Energy Initiative meets with First Lady of Wisconsin Jessica Doyle to discuss youth energy awareness     
Members of Youth Energy Initiative met with First Lady Jessica Doyle on September 2, 2005 to present a strategy for increasing the exposure of Wisconsin’s youth to energy education. An advisory board is being assembled which will include Wisconsin educators to help ensure key energy issues are addressed within the state’s schools.     

September 1, 2005
The Earth Council Alliance agrees to support the YEI mission
Founded by Maurice Strong and Tommy E. Short in 1992 after the Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. ECA will help celebrate Youth Energy Initiative’s mission worldwide and inspire a bedrock awareness and commitment to wise energy use to preserve the world for future generations through energy conversation in everyday lives.
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August 15, 2005
John Di Maggio agrees to lend YEI a helping hand, or should we say voice
A well known actor in the animation business, John Di Maggio, agreed to lend his voice to Youth Energy Initiative. John will do voice-overs for several key characters. John has played roles in major productions such as The Simpsons, Futurama, Spider-Man 2 and a host of others.

August 30, 2004
Clean Earth Partners joins YEI as an affiliate and major contributor
Clean Earth Partners of La Jolla, California joins forces with Youth Energy Initiative to help in all Marketing and Communications efforts. In addition, YEI will be added to the Clean Earth Partners Environment Connect program which engages with developers of new technologies supporting the synergy between economy and sustainability, as well as organizations chartered to promote environmental programs and related ventures.

May 1, 2004
Students of the Art Institute of California – San Francisco help Youth Energy Initiative create energy-conscious animation
An agreement was reached between YEI and the Art Institute of California – San Francisco. Students from the art institute help Youth Energy Initiative with the formulation of its animated content while at the same time receiving recognition and experience in a professional studio setting, all the while contributing to a great cause, energy conservation. “Many of the students have received internship credit for their work” stated Alberto Carreno, an instructor at the art institute. Mr. Carreno and Chuck Nagle, the institute’s President, were both instrumental in striking this win-win agreement between both organizations.