7 million in 2006 to promote and
expand learning around solar power in California public schools, through its
Solar Schools Program.
"The Solar Schools Program is one of the ways PG+E is planning for the
future of California's energy needs; it inspires school children to learn
about solar science and brings together the company's commitment to renewable
energy, energy efficiency and education in a way that benefits students and
the community for years to come," said Ophelia Basgal, PG+E vice president of
community partnership and civic initiatives .
For more information and to apply online for a PG+E Solar Schools Program
grant, visit http: //www.

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3 kilowatt photovoltaic system that converts sunlight
into electric power. All of the Partnership's resources are
freely available to educators, policymakers and individuals at
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The Science ICT Literacy Map demonstrates how educators can develop science
lessons that combine 21st century learning skills, such as information and
communication skills, with 21st century tools, such as the Internet and
multi-media production tools.

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Up to 30 schools will receive the donation and free
installation of a new 1.
For more information about Pacific Gas and Electric Company 's charitable
contributions program, visit http://www.

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The Science ICT Literacy Map is the fourth in a series of ICT Literacy Maps
available to educators to assist them in integrating 21st century skills
into curricula. The ICT Literacy Maps are also currently available for
geography , mathematics and English.21stcenturyskills.org.

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Teachers and administrators from eligible schools within PG+E's service
area in northern and central California may apply for grants to support their
involvement in the following areas:

-- Installation of a $20,000 solar photovoltaic system for the school's
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"The Partnership's ICT Literacy Map series represents significant progress
in making the teaching and learning of core academic subjects more relevant
to the demands of the 21st century," said Douglas Levin, board member for
the Partnership and Director of Education Policy for the cable industry's
education foundation, Cable in the Classroom .21stcenturyskills.

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"We are pleased to
have collaborated with the Partnership for 21st Century Skills on a tool
that is particularly valuable in helping science educators improve student
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PG+E to Fund $1.7 Million in Grants to Public Schools in Northern and Central California

The National Energy Education Development Project (NEED) manages
curriculum training and administration of the "Bright Ideas" grants; the
Foundation for Environmental Education coordinates installation of the donated
photovoltaic systems. The deadline to apply is April 30,
2006. Member organizations include:
Apple, Cable in the Classroom, Cisco Systems, Inc., Intel
Corporation, Junior Achievement Worldwide, Microsoft Corporation, National
Education Association, SAP, Texas Instruments Incorporated , Time Warner,
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The package
also funds grade-specific curriculum materials, which help local schools meet
statewide testing standards and bring the latest solar technology right into
the classroom through lesson plans and solar-powered science projects.

Schools are welcome to apply for both a solar installation grant and a
"Bright Ideas" grant. The Solar Schools Program is an
invaluable way to incorporate science into the classroom and teach our future
leaders about alternative and renewable energy," said Michael Lugo, 5th grade
teacher at Westmore Oaks Elementary School in West Sacramento.

The Partnership for 21st Century Skills Releases Science ICT Literacy Map

and Verizon. The Partnership for
21st Century Skills is a tax-exempt 501 (c) 3 organization.

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For more information on the Foundation for Environmental Education, visit
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-- Solar-based curriculum training package. Teachers associated with either program element will be
invited to attend training workshops.

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-- "Bright Ideas" grants.

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The Partnership for 21st Century Skills, the
leading advocacy organization transforming learning in the 21st century,
and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) have worked
collaboratively to release the Science ICT Literacy Map, providing
educators with a framework for integrating 21st century skills into K-12
science education. The Science ICT Literacy Map is the fourth in a series
of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Literacy Maps, which are
designed to help educators make the transition to 21st century teaching and
learning.

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In 2005, PG+E's Solar Schools program provided over $1 million to fund the
installation of photovoltaic systems at 20 public schools, 25 "Bright Ideas"
science projects and curriculum training for over 400 teachers throughout the
PG +E service area.

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Included in the package is an online monitoring tool that
provides real-time data on the system's activity and allows students to
compare their system's activity with that of other Solar Schools. PG+E funded the installation of 10 photovoltaic systems as
part of the Solar Schools Program pilot project in 2004.

For more information about NEED, visit http://www.org. The map guides K-12 educators through a wide
range of learning skill examples, as emphasized in the Partnership 's
report, Learning for the 21st Century, and cites specific student outcomes
demonstrating ICT Literacy success for grades four, eight and 12.

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All charitable contributions are entirely funded by the company's
shareholders and do not affect customer rates for electricity or gas. "These are practical tools
designed to enhance lesson plans and, ultimately, better prepare today's
students for tomorrow 's workplace and the demands of global citizenry.21stcenturyskills.

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About the Partnership for 21st Century Skills

The Partnership for 21st Century Skills is a unique alliance of education,
business and government leaders committed to helping educators prepare
students for success in the 21st century., Dell Inc.

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Today marks the opening of the application period for
the 2006 Solar Schools Program, which will assist public schools serving
low-income students and communities of color with solar energy systems,
specialized solar science curricula, training for teachers, and cash grants
for innovative science projects."
PG+E is partnering with leaders in the education sector and the solar
industry to deliver the training and infrastructure associated with this
program . The
company's charitable contributions program provides cash grants, in-kind
contributions, and volunteers for community-based nonprofit organizations,
schools and other governmental programs throughout northern and central
California.

Based in Washington, DC and Tucson, Arizona, the Partnership for 21st
Century Skills is administered by Infotech Strategies.

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Public Schools in Underserved Communities Encouraged to Apply for PG+E's 3rd
Annual Solar Schools Program

SAN FRANCISCO, Pacific Gas and Electric Company
today announced it will be providing $1. Over 600 teachers will be
selected to attend science curriculum training seminars and receive
specialized classroom material. PG+E will award up to $200,000 in cash grants
of $2,500 and $5,000 to schools for innovative solar science projects.pge.
Pacific Gas and Electric Company has a long history of making charitable
grants tailored to the needs of the wide variety of communities it serves.learnenergy .

"The Science ICT Literacy Map is a practical tool that will help educators
enhance their lesson plans with 21st century skills and give students a
more thorough educational experience," said Gerald Wheeler, executive
director of the National Science Teachers Association. More
information can be found at www.

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