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 – Rockford
Average Rating: 4.8
The ComEd Smart Energy Hubs
St. Christina School
11/13/2018
Miss Marion was a pleasure to work with from the moment we arrived until we exited the building. She engaged the students and encouraged them to work as teams. All stations were explained thoroughly. The students liked being in the middle of a working facility. Watching the workers engage in a practice drill was fascinating to my students. They are still talking about it today. Miss Marion and the ComEd Smart Hub has left a lasting impression on these 23 students, as well as their teacher and chaperones! Thank you!
The ComEd Smart Energy Hubs
St. Christina School
11/13/2018
Miss Marion was wonderful, well practiced and kept the kids attention the entire time. I have already recommended this field trip to many others
The ComEd Smart Energy Hubs
Brownie Troop 25526
11/03/2018
Our host Michael was excellent, he was knowledgeable and really engaging with the troop.