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ELECTRIC DEMONSTRATIONS

Demonstrations and Speakers

As part of our involvement in the community, we offer speaker programs to provide area communities with a better understanding of the importance of electricity and the potential dangers associated with electricity.

Each May, in conjunction with National Electrical Safety Month, linemen from Central Wisconsin Electrical Cooperative (CWEC) conduct electrical safety demonstrations for fourth grade students at six elementary schools in the CWEC service area. Elementary schools include those located in Birnamwood, Bowler, Iola, Rosholt, Tigerton, and Wittenberg.   

The demonstrations show students firsthand the dangers that could occur if they aren’t safe around electricity. Students have the opportunity to see some of the safety equipment linemen have to wear when they work around power lines, as well as what above ground and underground power lines look like. Linemen also show students what happens if a tree branch, kite string, and fishing line come in contact with a power line.

To help convey how dangerous electricity is, students are shown what would happen if a human hand touched a power line. A hot dog is used to demonstrate this.

Finally, students are informed about what to do if they are involved in a vehicle accident that results in a downed power line. And if need be, how to properly exit a vehicle in that situation.

If your organization or youth group is interested in having a CWEC employee speak at your event, contact the Co-op at 715-677-2211. We will be happy to arrange a program for you. Topics may cover safe electricity, cooperative principles, and/or any of the services or products the Co-op provides.

We have two different hotline demonstrations available.

The first is a table top, miniature farm setup that is used in classrooms to show how electricity flows and what can happen when different items touch power lines.

The second is a larger scale “hotline” setup built on a trailer using actual components of our power grid. This “hotline” demonstration is geared toward high school students and adults.  

2023 Classroom Electricity Safety Demonstrations

Birnamwood Elementary School Demonstration
Birnamwood Elementary School Demonstration
CWEC lineman Chris Tuszke & Birnamwood Elementary School 4th grade class
Bowler Elementary School Demonstration
Bowler Elementary School Demonstration
CWEC lineman Wyatt Phillips with the Bowler Elementary School 4th grade class
Iola-Scandinavia Elementary School Demonstration
Iola-Scandinavia Elementary School Demonstration
CWEC linemen Wyatt Phillips & Alex Lutz with the Iola-Scandinavia Elementary School 4th grade class
Rosholt Elementary School Demonstration
Rosholt Elementary School Demonstration
CWEC lineman Nate Singer with the Rosholt Elementary School 4th grade class
Tigerton Elementary School Demonstration
Tigerton Elementary School Demonstration
CWEC lineman Gabe Pospyhalla with the Tigerton Elementary School 4th grade class
Wittenberg Elementary School Demonstration
Wittenberg Elementary School Demonstration
CWEC lineman Mack Yarbrough with the Wittenberg Elementary School 4th grade class
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Rosholt, WI  54473

 

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  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Board of Directors
    • Cooperative Principles
    • Capital Credits
    • Political Action
    • Member Involvement
    • Corporate Information
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Contact Us
    • History of Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative
  • Electric Service
    • Service Map
    • New Construction
    • Conversion Guide
    • Service Disconnection
    • Service Requirements
      • CT Cabinets/Meters
      • New Service Hookup
      • Wiring Affidavit
    • Diggers Hotline
    • Outdoor Lighting
    • Vegetation Management
    • Tree Work Request
    • Power Line Safety
  • Billing
    • Pay Your Bill
    • Payment Options
    • New Member Application
    • Rates & Fees
    • Understanding Your Bill
    • Energy Assistance
    • Address Change
    • Member Contact Information
    • Meter Tampering Policy
    • Outage Notification
  • Member Services
    • Dairy Farm Rewiring Loan and Grant Program
    • Co-op Connections Program
    • Operation Round Up
    • STEAM Grant
    • Scholarship Opportunities
    • Youth Leadership Conference
    • Energy Audits
    • Energy Conservation Rewards
    • Load Management
    • Gift of Light
    • Life-Support Equipment
  • Products
    • GenerLink Transfer Switch
    • Water Heaters
  • Renewables
    • Complimentary Electric Vehicle Charging Station
    • CHARGE EV
    • New Distribution Generation System Procedures
    • Solar Demonstration System Output
    • Solar Demonstration System
  • Community
    • Economic Development
    • Electric Demonstrations
    • Emergency Responder Safety Tips
    • Toys for Tots
    • Tree-Based Energy
    • Community Events Calendar
    • Shop Local Year-Round
  • News
    • Emergency Management Contacts
    • 2022 "Life in Rural Wisconsin" Winning Photos
    • 2023 Member Appreciation Breakfast
    • Hats, Mittens & Scarves for Kids Drive
    • Safety Before & After Storms
    • Scam Alert
    • Electric Line Newsletter
    • Wisconsin Energy Cooperative News
    • Energy Efficiency Rebates Available
    • Food Pantry Collection
    • Momentary Interruptions