Plugged Into the Community: Energy Education Where Residents Are

Energy costs affect every household. For many families, understanding energy use, available programs, and practical ways to reduce monthly costs can make a meaningful difference.

That is why First State Community Action Agency is committed to bringing energy education directly into the communities we serve.

Recently, our Energy Educator, Vernon, joined residents of the Southbridge Community in Wilmington to provide program awareness and energy education. The workshop gave residents an opportunity to learn more about how energy use impacts their homes, what resources may be available, and how small changes can help support long-term household stability.

Energy education is not just about lowering utility bills. It is about helping people make informed decisions, understand their options, and connect with support before challenges become emergencies. These conversations create space for residents to ask questions, learn about programs, and walk away with information they can use in their own homes.

At First State Community Action Agency, we know that outreach works best when it happens where people already are. Community meetings, neighborhood groups, churches, schools, senior centers, apartment communities, civic associations, and local events all provide opportunities to meet residents face-to-face and share resources in a way that is personal, practical, and accessible.

We want to do more of this work across Delaware.

If you know of a community group, organization, neighborhood, or event that would benefit from energy education and program awareness, we would love to connect. Our goal is to be out in the community, sharing information, answering questions, and helping Delaware residents better understand the support available to them.

We are grateful to the partners who helped make this Southbridge workshop possible, including Southbridge CDC, Energize Delaware, Delmarva Power, Catholic Charities Diocese of Wilmington, and Energy Coordinating Agency.

Together, we can help more households access information, build stability, and strengthen communities.