Learn more about the many elements of clean energy at the ComEd Smart Energy Hubs. With two great locations in Chicago and Rockford, students and learners of all ages can engage with interactive exhibits to learn how energy interacts with your daily life and how to contribute to a clean energy future.
- How energy is generated and delivered
- The impact of Smart Grid technology
- Renewable energy sources including The Power of Solar
- Safety with electricity
- Communities of the future….and more!
- The lessons, discussions, and activities throughout this experience support a STEM-based curriculum by emphasizing key concepts in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
- The Smart Energy Hubs at the ComEd Chicago and Rockford Training Centers each have a dedicated room with 6 interactive stations. Due to fire codes and building security requirements, the experience is recommended for a single group of 5-32 students at any given time with a recommendation of 1 chaperone per every 8 students to ensure both safety and equal student participation opportunities.
- Multiple groups/classes are not allowed on-site at the same time with the exception of exchanging students on/off buses
- There are NO facilities for groups/classes to eat lunches on site
- If you need to cancel or reschedule, please contact FieldTripFactory.Org at least 24 hours before your scheduled arrival – please do not attempt to contact the facility directly
- Scout Groups: Receive a patch for each scout participating in this event – please ask your Field Trip Leader
- Need special assistance with a large group or a short notice booking (less than 2 weeks) – please contact FieldTripFactory.Org directly to discuss options
- The ComEd Smart Energy Hub is open 7 days a week 8a-8p (except major holidays)
ComEd – Smart Energy Hub – Chicago
Average Rating: 4.8
The ComEd Smart Energy Hubs
BURR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
12/02/2022
Vanessa was a great group leader! She had clear and fair expectations for my 4th graders, and worked very well with them. Almost all of the stations were working, but I am honored to have brought both of my classes for the first in person field trip since 2020!!
The ComEd Smart Energy Hubs
BURR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
12/01/2022
Vanessa was a fantastic group leader and worked really well with our group. We had some issues with the scavenger hunt station and a solar panel one, which is a little disappointing. It was great seeing the training happening, my class loved it! Thank you so much for this experience!
The ComEd Smart Energy Hubs
Central States Ser, Jobs for Progress
11/17/2022
The facility is very clean and modern, it is filled with very interesting and some interactive exhibits. The staff are also very attentive, helpful, and flexible. Sergio and Amy did a wonderful job leading my large group of 33 high schoolers through the tour and activities. Michael from Field Trip Factory was also an amazing help in scheduling and figuring out logistics for this trip.
