Sharing what we know with the community is important to us.
GVEC welcomes the opportunity to visit your school, library, or community and civic events with educational presentations that are memorable and tailored to meet your needs.
Educational & Community Presentations
Topics range from electrical safety to the science of electricity. We also offer general interest presentations on efficiency, solar alternatives, and other related topics for civic & community groups.
Louie the Lightning Bug
The Louie the Lightning Bug online electric safety website, Louie’s Electrical Universe, is tailored for second-grade classrooms. The program teaches students how to be safe around electricity through various interactive and fun exercises. Along with website access, each classroom receives workbooks with coloring pages featuring Louie and his safety tips to keep. The Louie program has proven to be a successful tool for teaching student about safety while having fun!
For information, call 800.223.4832, email info@gvec.org, or fill out the request form below.
PowerTown Safety Display
No one is too young or old for PowerTown. It’s an engaging display where the audience has an opportunity to see a live demonstration using a miniature town which visually shows the dangers of power lines and how to stay safe. Just some of the scenarios include:
- Hitting overhead lines with a kite
- Tree limbs coming in contact with power lines
- Falling power lines on a vehicle
- Contact with a padmount transformer (big green box)
This live demonstration uses real electrical voltage to produce arcs and popping and buzzing noises, so the audience not only sees the dangers, but hears what it sounds like as well.
For information, call 800.223.4832, email info@gvec.org, or fill out the request form below.
Van De Graaff Static Electricity Presentation
The Van de Graaff Static Electricity presentation is truly a hair-raising experience. It’s a fun way to introduce the concept of electrical conductors and insulators and explore the basic properties of protons and electrons. What makes this learning experience especially memorable is that students are able to experience the power of static electricity. Once they touch the miniature generator, they’re able to see their hair stand on end with the power of static electricity.
For information, call 800.223.4832, email info@gvec.org, or fill out the request form below.
CAREER DAY PRESENTATIONS
Our career day presentation can be tailored to your school and student needs. Our typical presentation includes a GVEC lineman with his safety gear. If space allows we are happy to bring a bucket truck and share how it plays a role in the Lineman’s career at GVEC. We will share with students all of the different job opportunities we have at GVEC and each presentation is tailored to the age of the audience
For information, call 800.223.4832, email info@gvec.org, or fill out the request form below.
ARCING DEMO
GVEC Linemen and safety team bring a high voltage presentation to life using the GVEC AMP Arcing Demo. This presentation shows the real-life effects of what could happen when something touches high power lines while also talking about electrical safety. It is also great for first responders and other people that might work in the area of High Voltage.
There is a minimum amperage electrical service availability and ample space trailer space to conduct this demonstration. Please contact us directly to discuss your needs.
For information, call 800.223.4832, email info@gvec.org, or fill out the request form below.
Community Presentations
If you need a speaker for your organization, give us a call. From scout meetings to chamber and civic groups, we can tailor a presentation to meet your needs and interests. Just a few of our more popular ones include energy efficiency, GVEC member services, Power Up Charitable Grants and Bill Assistance, and Renewable Energy Sources.
For information, call 800.223.4832, email info@gvec.org, or fill out the request form below.
