CHELCO offers several educational programs tailored to the audience. These programs are free, but due to high demand, schedule requests should be submitted as soon as possible. Please fill out the online request on this page or call (850) 892-2111 and ask to speak to an energy advisor.
Live Line Safety
Experience the power—and danger—of electricity with CHELCO’s Live Line Safety Demonstration. This outdoor event is perfect for audiences of all sizes and is ideal for first responders, students, civic organizations, and the general public. Using a full-scale model of power lines, poles, and equipment, CHELCO experts create dramatic, real-life scenarios with live wires and electric arcs to show just how dangerous electricity can be—and how to stay safe around it. Due to the use of live electricity, demonstrations require suitable locations and fair weather conditions.
House of Pressure
Engage your high school students with an eye-opening look at energy efficiency and home safety through our House of Pressure program. This interactive demonstration uses a visual, hands-on model to explore how air movement and building science impact a home's energy use. Students will also learn about indoor air quality and the safe operation of combustible appliances—essential knowledge for future homeowners and renters. Designed for high school audiences and older, this program accommodates up to 50 participants per session and brings real-world science into the classroom in a memorable, impactful way.
EV 101
Get a hands-on introduction to the world of electric vehicles with EV 101—a fast-paced, 20-minute presentation that covers the basics of EV ownership, charging, and how CHELCO is helping lead the charge with programs and resources for current and future EV drivers. Whether you're part of a school group, community organization, or business, this presentation can be tailored to fit your audience. Best of all, our team brings an actual electric vehicle on-site, giving participants a chance to see one up close and ask questions in real time.
Basic Safety City
Bring electricity safety to life for your second-grade students with Safety City—an exciting, interactive program designed just for young learners. Using a wired model city, our presenters guide students through real-world scenarios to teach them what to do—and what not to do—when they encounter electrical equipment in their neighborhoods. With the help of fun characters like Neon Leon and Lightning Liz, students learn the basics of how electricity works, its benefits, and the importance of staying safe around it. Each presentation is limited to 50 students to ensure an engaging and impactful experience for every child.
Co-op Environment
Give your students an unforgettable learning adventure with CHELCO’s Co-op Environment program! This professionally-led, hands-on experience introduces students to local wildlife living on our wireways while teaching them about the electric cooperative model and how our community works together to keep the lights on. Students get up close with live animals and learn how to safely identify and avoid venomous snakes. To ensure a safe and engaging experience, presentations are limited to 30 students each, with up to four sessions available per day.
