For Immediate Release: September 7, 2021

SMUD partners with California State Parks to sponsor 9th annual Electricity Fair

Free, family-focused event at the Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park also available virtually

Sacramento, Calif.SMUD is partnering with California State Parks to present the ninth annual Electricity Fair at the Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park to educate the community about local renewable power resources.

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. New this year, visitors can enjoy snacks from a variety of food trucks and get their blood flowing with a DJ dance party. Admission is free and doughnuts will be served to celebrate the fair’s opening.

Families can also join the fun online. Learn more at smud.org/ElectricityFair.

 

WHAT:

9th Annual Electricity Fair

WHEN:

Saturday, September 11, 2021, from 9 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Folsom Powerhouse State Historic Park

9980 Greenback Lane, Folsom.

 

About SMUD

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 nearly 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. SMUD’s power mix is about 50 percent non-carbon emitting. For more information, visit smud.org.