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Programs & Presentations

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We want to teach you, your kids, your friends, your neighbors- about electricity. We have three educational presentations that we bring to schools, civic groups, businesses and community events. 

Power Town Demonstration

The Story Behind the Switch

High Voltage Demonstration

 

Power Town

Power Town is a tabletop demonstration with live electricity, depicting how electricity is used and what can happen if you don't stay safe. 

Lessons:

Always look up when working near power lines.
What to do if a car accident involves power lines.
Call 811 before digging.

Scheduling:

Request at least 2 weeks in advance
15+ people in attendance 
In/near our service territory- no out of state

Power Town
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Behind the Switch

This interactive demonstration talks about how electricity works and where it comes from. This can be geared toward any age group.

Lessons:

Where electricity comes from and how it gets to your home.
Renewable and nonrenewable energy sources.
Hands on activities.

Scheduling:

Ideal presentation for 3rd-5th graders, although we can customize based on the age group.
Call or email at least 4 weeks in advance.
1 hour presentation for multiple sessions of 15+ kids or one session for larger groups.

 

High Voltage Demonstration

Our own lineman built this trailer display that has actual poles, transformers, and power lines to demonstrate how electricity works and how power outages happen. It's a step into a lineman's day on the job - whether it's a normal day or working to restore power.

Lessons:

How an electrical arc can happen.
What causes your lights to blink.
What an electrical contact can look like.

Scheduling:

Request at least 4 weeks in advance.
250+ people in the audience preferred.
Only for outside events in/near our service territory.
*Approval dependent on weather and staff scheduling availability 

safety demo

If you are looking for a safety presentation to teach your employees, student groups, or others about electrical safety, please contact Jessica Johnson, at jjohnson@pvrea.coop or (970) 282-6423.


 

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      • Payment Assistance
      • Payment Arrangements
      • Pay As You Go
      • Street Light Maintenance
      • Tree Trimming Request
      • PVREA App
    • Member Info
      • Member Perks & Info
      • FAQs
      • Member Credits
      • Commonly Requested Forms
      • Rates
      • Fees & Charges
      • Rules & Regulations
      • Co-op Connections Program
  • Manage Energy
    • Renewable Energy
      • Cooperative Solar
      • Private Solar
      • DG Level II and III
      • Green Power Program
      • Request for Proposals
    • Resources
      • Rebates
      • Tips & Tools
      • Energy Assessments
      • Select-HVAC
      • Electric Vehicles
      • Home Energy Advisor
      • Power Peak Rewards
      • Power Peak
      • Building Benchmarking
  • Outages & Safety
    • Outages
      • Outage Center
      • Report Outage
      • Storm Safety Tips
      • Sign Up for Outage Alerts
    • Safety
      • Electrical Safety
      • Call Before You Dig
      • Trees & Power Lines
      • Electrical Safety Demos
  • My Community
    • For Our Community
      • Help Other Members
      • Reserve Community Room
      • Grassroots
      • Programs & Presentations
      • Sponsorships & Events
    • For Our Kids
      • Kids Corner
      • Youth Leadership Camp
      • Washington D.C. Youth Tour
      • Scholarships
      • Empower Grant Program
  • The Co-op
    • About Us
      • About PVREA
      • Contact Us
      • The Cooperative Difference
      • Where the Power Comes From
      • Service Territory
      • Board of Directors
      • Reports & Bylaws
    • News & Events
      • Board Meeting Schedule & Minutes
      • News
      • Construction Updates
      • Annual Meeting
      • 80 by 30 Goal
      • Careers
      • Events