A day of educational fun that will get visitors of all ages energized is returing to Historic Folsom next week. SMUD is partnering with California State Parks to present the 10th annual Electricity Fair at the Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park on Saturday, October 21, to educate the community about renewable power resources and SMUD’s vision for a clean energy future.
The fair will feature interactive science and solar art projects, interactive museum exhibits, tours of the powerhouse, an electric vehicle exhibit, prizes, hydro power demonstrations and much more.
Visitors can enjoy the 10th anniversary of the fair with snacks from a variety of food trucks and at the DJ dance party. Admission is free. Free transportation will be available through Regional Transit. The event will take place from 9 am until 1 pm on October 21. The Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park s located at 998- Greenback Lane in Folsom. Admission is free and more information can be found at www.smud,org/ElectricityFaire
As the nation’s sixth-largest, community-owned, not-for-profit electric service provider, SMUD has been providing low-cost, reliable electricity to Sacramento County for more than 75 years.
SMUD is a recognized industry leader and award winner for its innovative energy efficiency programs, renewable power technologies and for its sustainable solutions for a healthier environment. Today, SMUD’s power supply is on average about 50 percent carbon free and SMUD has a goal to reach zero carbon in its electricity production by 2030. For more information on SMUD’s Zero Carbon Plan and its customer programs, visit smud.org.
Photos: Folsom Historic District Association
