Presented by Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Story Behind the Switch is a traveling program with several interactive electricity demonstrations.  The program is 45-60 minutes delivered by Tri-State and Sierra Electric Cooperative at no cost to the school.  The program teaches students about electricity and safety with hands-on activities including a Van de Graaff generator, plasma ball and more.  The program is adjusted based on age of students, can be engaging for students K-12.

For more information or to schedule a presentation, contact Member Services at the co-op.

Safety demonstrations or presentations are available from Sierra Electric Cooperative for any school or community organization.  If you have an event or would like to schedule a classroom or meeting presentation, contact Member Services at the co-op.  We can adjust the content of the demonstration to meet your needs.  

Trees and vegetation making contact with overhead power lines are a leading cause of outages and flickers. Planting the right tree in the right place so it doesn’t grow near power lines can help reduce outages for you and your neighbors. Consider the selection guide below before planting a tree.

Right Tree Right Place Selection Guide

Tree Trimming is an important aspect to minimize trees and vegetation making contact with powerlines, have questions visit the link below.

Tree Trimming FAQ