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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General George Patton School
02/28/2018
Everything from start to fnish was very well organized and presented in a way to gain and maintain student interest. The ability for all students to ask questions was equally pleasing. Information was relatable to what the children use and experience daily and provided insights on things they would not usually have to think about
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THORNTON TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL
01/22/2018
Overall I feel the students enjoyed their experience. They learned the various uses for electricity and interacted with all the exhibits that were displayed. The students also learned about the different careers associated with Com Ed. We were given some activity pamphlets, book bags and magnets which they truly appreciated. We look forward to returning in the future.
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National Junior Honor Society
01/20/2018
Michael was great! He really knew what he was talking about and was good at interacting with the students. It would be nice to get this information to more students! Having a traveling exhibit would be awesome too so that more students and families can be made aware of this information.