Energy Efficiency Awareness Programme for Scouts Were Held at the Royal College Main Hall on 7th September , 2014. this Programme was organized by the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority In Association with the Sri Lanka Scout Association . The Programme was attended by 125 Scouts from Various Groups In the Colombo District. During the 7 Hours of Programme, 4 Lectures were Given and 1 Practical Session to Assemble the LED Bulb ( an Energy Server Bulb ) took place. OBJECTIVES * To understand the concept of energy * to establish a base of knowledge about renewable energy that students can use in additional activities on renewable energy * to establish a common definition for “renewable energy” that will allow students to distinguish between renewable and nonrenewable energy sources * to familiarize Scouts with some of the applications of renewable energy The Advantages of Renewable Energy One major advantage with the use of renewable energy is that as it is renewable it is therefore sustainable and so will never run out. Renewable energy facilities generally require less maintenance than traditional generators. Their fuel being derived from natural and available resources reduces the costs of operation. Even more importantly, renewable energy produces little or no waste products such as carbon dioxide or other chemical pollutants, so has minimal impact on the environment. Renewable energy projects can also bring economic benefits to many regional areas, as most projects are located away from large urban centers and suburbs of the capital cities. These economic benefits may be from the increased use of local services as well as tourism.