Wind turbines, solar panels, hydropower and fuel cells are just a few of the alternative energy technologies you will discover in the newly-updated Energy City. As you tour this virtual city, add up the savings of “smart energy” behaviors, and measure how your energy uses affect our planet.

• Map the paths of electricity through a model of a city, including some of Hartford’s most recognizable buildings.
• Spin a crank to see which types of light bulbs are most efficient.
• Tour the Energy Conservation House and take part in search-and-find activities.
• Calculate your personal carbon footprint.

• Energy City has been funded by Energize Connecticut
• Technical support has been provided by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), a U.S. Department of Energy laboratory.
• Household appliances provided by F.W. Webb Company/Frank Webb Bath Supply
• Lighting provided by Connecticut Lighting Centers