KidWind Project

Last month, we welcomed 25 amazing educators and clean energy professionals to the Twin Cities for our 2026 REcharge Academy! We dove into all things circuits, power grid, solar energy, wind energy, KidWind Challenge and renewable energy classroom activities. We love expanding our REcharge Network and continuing the work of clean energy education!

KidWind is pleased to announce the selection of Remy Pangle as its Executive Director, marking an exciting new chapter in the organization's more than two decades of inspiring students and educators through hands-on clean energy education. KidWind founder Michael Arquin will work alongside Pangle during the transition period.

"Remy brings a unique combination of leadership, educational expertise, and passion for KidWind's mission. I have worked with her for years and feel like she is the perfect person to expand on our mission," said Arquin. "Over the coming months, we'll work closely together to ensure a smooth transition and position KidWind for continued growth and impact. I couldn't be more excited about the future of the organization under her leadership."

Pangle has worked for years in clean energy education as the Executive Director of REpowering Schools and as the Managing Director & Education Manager for the Center for the Advancement of Sustainable Energy at James Madison University. Pangle also has vast experience executing KidWind programming - and has led dramatic growth in regional KidWind programming in Virginia and the wider mid-Atlantic region for over a decade.

"I am honored to have the opportunity to lead KidWind into its next chapter," said Pangle. "Michael has built an incredible organization and community over the past 25 years. I look forward to working closely with our staff, educators, partners, and supporters to continue expanding opportunities for students to engage with clean energy and STEM learning."

This is it — final hours to vote. ⏳

Nominee Voting for the 2026 Renewable Energy Education Awards closes today, June 30. Cast your vote and help decide who takes home this year's honors.

Then join us to celebrate the winners live:

📅 Thursday, July 2
🕕 6:00 PM ET
🎥 Virtual — register free on Zoom

These awards, presented by REpowering Schools in collaboration with the KidWind Project, Inc., recognize the innovation and leadership shaping renewable energy education nationwide.

🗳️ Vote: repoweringschools.org/awards
🎟️ Register via Zoom

“We learned from our mistakes and are currently designing and 3D-printing new versions of the blades. I learned that anything we design will always have some flaws and will need improvements.” - Alan, 12, from Indiana Township, Pennsylvania. Check out more in the article from TribLIVE linked here: https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/aspiring-teen-engineers-from-indiana-township-shine-on-world-stage/

2026 Renewable Energy Education Awards Nominations Voting Now Open!

We’re excited to announce 22 nominees for the 2026 Renewable Energy Education Awards across five categories. Presented by REpowering Schools & KidWind, awards recognize outstanding contributions to renewable energy education and workforce development in classrooms, communities, and across the industry.

Public voting is now open—help us celebrate these outstanding nominees by casting your vote at https://www.repoweringschools.org/awards by June 30. More information on the nominees can be found at the same link.

Our Awards Program will be held virtually on Thursday, July 2, at 6:00 PM (ET). To attend, please register through Zoom on the link above.

Award Categories Include:

📍 Outstanding Educator
📍 Student Excellence
📍 Industry Champion
📍 REpowered Schools
📍 Special Recognition

This year’s World KidWind Challenge brought more than 900 attendees and 125 student teams from 21 U.S. states, as well as Estonia, Taiwan, and Thailand, to Madison, Wisconsin! Check out the event recap and award winners on the Worlds page linked here https://kidwind.org/worlds/2026-2/

Join us online for our Worlds Awards Ceremony beginning at 2pm Central Time!

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