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
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Horizon Science Academy – McKinley Park
03/19/2018
Ms. Marion at the Com Ed training center was an excellent field trip leader. Our students loved her enthusiasm and passion! The students learned a great deal about electricity and enjoyed the hands-on approach to learning!
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Girl Scout Troop 21097, Daisies Brownies & Juniors
03/10/2018
Our guide, Michael was great. He had great energy and kept the girls engaged throughout the event. The pace of switching between the multiple activities was great too. I have two recommendations for future tours: 1) Revise the last question in the home area – it referenced unplugging cell phones and tablets when not in use, but there were no phones or tablets on display. 2) Your promotional materials mentioned giving out a “fun badge” for scouts, but there were none available. My girls didn’t seem to mind too much though – because the free bags they received were great.
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Infant Jesus of Prague
03/08/2018
My students enjoyed all the hands-on activities. They learned new information because of the trip.
