Happy Spring!
HAPPY SPRING! Explore our fun stories below ~ and more! Stay safe… and comfy! — Kevin Kilowatt
Kevin Kilowatt here
presenting some enlightening facts, tips and fun in the world of…
you guessed it…
E L E C T R I C I T Y
…and then some!
Summer Safety: Electricity Has Superpowers, Too!
Summer is the perfect time for sunshine, splashy fun, and outdoor adventures! But did you know that electricity has superpowers, too? It helps keep our lights on, our food cold, and our favorite games and gadgets working. Just like a superhero, electricity is amazing — but it also needs to be...
Summer Safety: Electricity Has Superpowers, Too!
Summer is the perfect time for sunshine, splashy fun, and outdoor adventures! But did you know that electricity has superpowers, too? It helps keep our lights on, our food cold, and our favorite games and gadgets working. Just like a superhero, electricity is amazing...
Here are some fun electricity “Did You Know?” facts!
Hello, Kids! ~ Here are some fun electricity “Did You Know?” facts! ⚡ Lightning is SUPER hot! A lightning bolt can be hotter than the surface of the Sun! ☀️🔥 Your body uses electricity! Tiny electrical signals help your brain send messages so you can move, think, and...
Funny and Unsual Facts About Electricity
Electricity travels almost as fast as light—zoom! ⚡ A lightning bolt can be hotter than the surface of the Sun ☀️😲 Your brain uses electricity to think—so every idea is a tiny spark! Electric eels can zap with enough power to light up bulbs 💡🐟 Static electricity is...
Can Lemons Make Electricity?
🍋 Lemon Battery Basics — Kids! Did you know a lemon can make electricity? 🍋⚡ That’s because the juice inside acts like a special liquid that helps two different metals create a tiny bit of power—just like a battery! Lemons can generate a small amount of electricity...
Norwalk Sailing School Season 2025
Norwalk Sailing School at Calf Pasture Beach was established in the 1960’s, open for the public’s use and enjoyment. Since then, generations of sailors and windsurfers have sailed through weaving their stories and taking memories with them. Everyone knows us as NSS....
Springtime Electricity Safety Tips!
Let’s SPRING into action with some important electricity safey tips.Never put anything into an electrical outlet or play with electrical cords, no matter how curious you might be. If you see a damaged cord or plug, tell an adult.If you see a power line on the ground...
What’s In a Bucket Truck?
Hi, everyone! It’s Kevin Kilowatt! In this issue of TTD’s “Connections” newsletter, I’m going to show you...what’s in a Bucket Truck!There’s a lot of what goes into helping to ensure our linemen — and your home —are kept safe, and your home’s electricity remains on...
Here are some winter safety tips!
Winter brings colder temperatures, and it's important to ensure the safety of kids when it comes to electricity use during this season. Here are some winter electricity safety tips for kids:Teach children not to overload electrical outlets with too many devices or...
Where does our electricity come from?
When you turn on a light, play a computer game or watch TV, it's electricity at work!Where does our electricity come from? Answer: LOTS of places!Non-Renewable: Coal (Fossil Fuel) Natural Gas Nuclear PowerRenewable: ...
Electric Animals
Bees Yes, bees! It’s not just the smell and colorful petals of flowers that attract bees... a bee can often tell if one’s been already visited by a bee due to a change in the flower’s electric charge. Stargazers Have you ever heard of this spiny fish? The Stargazer...