Events

Join us for an insightful tour of the Bronzeville Community Microgrid (BCM). This tour will provide an in-depth look at the 750 kW photovoltaic (PV) system installed in December 2019, which supplies solar energy to the microgrid. You'll also learn about the 500 kW/2MWh battery deployed in December 2019, which stores power from the solar […]

Welcome to ComEd’s Elk Grove Substation—an advanced facility at the heart of one of the fastest-growing data center regions in the Midwest. Elk Grove Village and the surrounding areas are experiencing an unprecedented surge in data center development. This gas-insulated substation (GIS) plays a critical role in enabling high-capacity, high-reliability power delivery to meet the […]

Argonne is a multidisciplinary science and engineering research center where leading scientists and engineers work together to answer the biggest questions facing humanity–from how to obtain reliable and affordable energy, to how to protect ourselves from emerging threats. This tour will explore the following areas within Argonne: Harnessing the Power of Supercomputing and AI Tour […]

Join us for an exciting tour of the Maywood Tech Center Labs, where you'll have the opportunity to explore cutting-edge technology and innovative research. This tour includes visits to the Smart Grid GrIT and MOAT labs, the AMI Smart Cities Lab, and the Material Forensics lab. Tour Maximum Capacity: 25 Cost: $50 Requirements/Restrictions: Closed-toe shoes […]

Step into the future of grid innovation at ComEd’s TSS114 Northwest Substation, home to the only in-service, active superconductor in the United States. This facility showcases ComEd’s pioneering collaboration with American Superconductor (AMSC) to pilot a High Temperature Superconductor (HTS) system designed to enhance grid reliability and resiliency. Technology Spotlight: High Temperature Superconductivity Superconducting Bus […]