The A+ for Energy Program, presented by BP America, provides teachers with the means to educate students about energy resources and alternative energies. Since 2004, BP has awarded $8 million in grants and scholarships to pre K-12 California teachers, with each grant going directly to the teachers so that they may have full use of the funding amounts. Winning teachers are also given an expense-paid trip to a three day Energy Educator Training Conference. The A+ program encourages hands-on learning as well, engaging students in interactive projects to work with and learn about alternative energies.