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
HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
09/27/2016
My children were so excited to get to the hands on activities that some may have missed out on the overall lesson. We did talk about it when we got back to school, and they understood, so I would have a conversation with my future students about that. Also, I was super excited to hear them talk about the utility poles and the transformers that they noticed on the bus ride home. One student said, “I have always seen those boxes but never knew what they were!” They had a smile on their face now that they could tell others what it was.
The ComEd Smart Energy Hubs
ComEd Corporate Relations Education Group
09/26/2016
As an adult group of internal ComEd employees trying to familiarize ourselves with the offerings at the Smart Energy Hub, we were not the typical youth group. Our tour host was great.
The ComEd Smart Energy Hubs
Jesse White Learning Academy
09/22/2016
Students were exposed to a career opportunity most had not previously considered. Additionally, many were stunned at how much they could potentially earn in a career such as this. Many of the ideas and concepts for the future were exciting to some of the students. All of the students stated that they enjoyed their learning experience and that the information was presented in a fun and interesting way. Thank you for a great day of learning.
