The Energize Connecticut Center invites children and parents to become ‘Clean Energy Champions’ this summer and learn about Earth’s renewable energies – sun, wind and water. On Friday, July 21, the kid-friendly series explores wind power and how we can use it.
The event will take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Energize Connecticut Center, 122 Universal Drive North, North Haven (next to Panera Bread in the Target Plaza). It is free of charge and open to the public.
During the afternoon event, Brian Driscoll, owner and founder of New Haven-based Phoenix Press, will share how he uses wind turbines to power his commercial printing business. Additionally, Little Scientist, LLC., along with Center staff, will provide hands-on wind-related activities and experiments, such as:
Building a model wind turbine
Experimenting with green powered circuits
Making pinwheels
The next event in the Renewable Energy Summer Series will be on Friday, August 18, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., where guests will have the opportunity to learn about water power.
The Energize Connecticut Center’s family programming is designed to provide entertainment for children of all ages and their families while simultaneously educating them on the impact our energy consumption has on the planet, and ways to be more energy efficient.
For more information, please contact Alysse Rodrigues at 203-799-0460, arodrigues@crec.org or visit https://www.energizect.com/free-family-activity-night-wind-energy.
About the Energize Connecticut Center
The Energize Connecticut Center is the only place in the state that provides children and adults with a hands-on learning experience to discover the important role that energy plays in our daily lives – free of charge. Its interactive exhibits and state-of-the-art displays showcase different energy sources, demonstrate how we use energy, and convey the benefits of smart energy choices, including cost savings, comfort, convenience, sustainability, and environmental impacts.
Open to visitors of all ages, the Energize Connecticut Center is professionally staffed with energy experts to help you learn about the latest energy efficient and renewable energy ideas and technologies. For more information, please visit EnergizeCT.com/center or call 203-799-0460.
About Energize Connecticut
Energize Connecticut helps you save money and use clean energy. It is an initiative of the State of Connecticut, the Connecticut Green Bank, Eversource, UI, SCG and CNG, with funding from a charge on customer energy bills. Information on energy-saving programs can be found at EnergizeCT.com or by calling 877.WISE.USE.
###
Story Date