This guide serves as a resource for performance-based learning experiences designed to assist secondary school home economics students in developing competencies essential for effective energy use and management. A rationale for performance-based vocational education; definitions/explanations of the terms "competency,""performance-objective,""performance-guide," and "learning experiences"; diagram illustrating relationships of the components indicated in the terms; list of 10 energy education competencies; and an outline of a conceptual structure of energy education are provided in an introduction. The first section provides, in chart format, performance objectives, performance guides, learning experiences, and instructional resources related to each competency. The second section provides supplementary materials referred to under the instructional resources columns in the first section. Materials include various types of activities, readings, worksheets, and overhead transparency masters. A 27-item bibliography, annotated media listing, and evaluation form are also provided. (JN)