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Story Behind The Switch

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Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association’s traveling demonstration program about electricity has been going strong since 1983.

“The Story Behind the Switch” is a 60-minute safety program presented by a Tri-State demonstrator, in partnership with your local electric co-op, explaining how electricity is made and how it gets from the power plant to your home.

About 20 minutes of the program is dedicated to hands-on demonstrations, including a Van de Graaf generator, plasma ball and more. Students can also closely examine coal, samples of power lines and safety clothing worn by linemen.

The program targets fourth and fifth grade students throughout Tri-State’s service territory. There is no charge for the program for Tri-State member systems.

For more information contact your local electric cooperative coordinator, Karen Wisdom, at (505) 367-1146 or via e-mail:  kwisdom@jemezcoop.org to schedule a presentation.

Teachers:  If you're interested in presenting something similar, below are resources you can utliize in your classroom

Teachers's Guide  Story Behind the Switch

 

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Below, photos of current presentations made by our Tri-State Relationship Manager, Robert Adams, at James H. Rodriguez Elementary and ETS Fairview Elementary. 

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      • Rate Change Archive
        • Letter to Members
        • Notice of Filing
        • Q&A
        • Rate Change Brochure
        • Presentation
  • About Us
    • History Of Jemez Mountains Electric
    • The Cooperative Story
    • Contact Us
    • Employee Spotlight
    • Careers
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    • Board of Trustees
      • Board Documents
      • Board Policies
      • Board Expense Vouchers
      • Board-Approved Credit Card Statements
    • Board District Boundary Map
    • Request for Proposals
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  • Services
    • New Service
    • Time of Use
    • Net Metering
    • Rates & Rules
      • Rates and Rules Archive
    • Vegetation Management
    • Rebates
    • Non-Discrimination Statement
    • Assistance/Payment Arrangements
    • Winter Moratorium Protection
  • Community
    • Community Events
    • Youth Programs
      • Spelling Bee
      • Scholarship Program
      • Youth Tour
      • Story Behind The Switch
    • Co-Op Month
    • JMEC Newsletters
    • News
    • Co-op Connections
    • Touchstone Energy Savings
    • Electric Vehicles
  • Safety
    • Call Before You Dig
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