EEC Media Resources

ENERGY EDUCATION COUNCIL (EEC)

Energy efficiency, renewable energy, and electrical safety are vitally important to consumers—your news audience. Energy subjects make great story topics!

Whether your story need is for energy experts, science-based information, real people impacted by energy safety issues, video, audio, or photos—we’re here to help. We can help with seasonal topics, observances, or evergreen issues for a slow news day!

On a Slow News Day, We Have You Covered:

Home safety and/or efficiency checklist

DIY project safety

Storm safety

Energy trends…and much more!

We Can Provide:

Radio and television interviews

High-resolution photos

Videos

B-roll

Audio sound bites

Radio and television PSAs

News releases

Media Contact: Molly Hall

Executive Director

Energy Education Council

Phone: (217)546-6815

Email: info@safeelectricity.org

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