The Energy Lab at Chenango Forks High School is designed to lead the country in energy education, giving students a hands on learning experience in energy. 

"This facility just isn't just a classroom filled with desks and chairs, but a cradle of innovation nurturing the next generation of energy experts," said Dr. Rebecca Stone, District Superintendent of Broome-Tioga BOCES. 

In their first year in the program, students learn about electronic components, how to solder and the careers available to them after graduation. 

"The experience I have in this program will help with if I really wanted to, I can go into solar and I'll still have the solar and battery," said 11th grader William Johnson. "And if I wanted to go electrician, I have I have the resources there teaching us how to use amps and voltage. And I can probably go into electrical engineering."

The lab is a collaboration between Broome-Tioga BOCES, New Energy New York and the district. 

Professor Stan Whittingham, a Noble Prize winner, helped curate. 

"We have to start not quite in the cradle, but certainly as the students get into middle school, get them interested in the stem disciplines, get them excited about things," he said about the importance of the program. 

The first cohort of students will graduate in 2025.