Request a Public Speaker or Workshop
If you would like KUB to visit your event or organization, use the menu below to learn more about what we offer and fill out the form accordingly. Please allow at least two weeks ahead of the scheduled event date to allow for sufficient time to make necessary arrangements.
KUB's Speaker/Presentation Options
Energy & Water Savings Workshop
KUB offers free energy and water savings workshops for area community groups, in partnership with TVA EnergyRight® and City of Knoxville's Savings in the House Programs. Along with various tips, attendees also leave the workshop with tools and materials to begin putting tips into action.
Workshops include:
- An hour-long presentation led by KUB
- Six interactive displays to show how each tip makes a difference
- Home Energy Starter Kit and Water Conservation Kit for each attendee
Select "Energy & Water Savings Workshop" below and submit completed form to request a workshop.
Energy Evolution Teen Workshop
KUB has partnered with TVA EnergyRight® and is now offering free interactive energy education workshops that empower high school and middle school students to reduce their environmental impact by becoming more energy conscious.
Designed to fit into a typical class period and led by TVA-trained facilitators, the Energy Evolution Teen Workshop educates and empowers students with the information and actions they need to lead the next wave of our planet’s energy evolution.
This workshop is designed for students in middle and high school students. If you are a teacher or a representative from a school or youth-serving organization, you can request a workshop below. All workshops are organized and led by KUB employees. A KUB representative will be in touch once a request form is received.
Duration: 45 minutes
Select "Energy Evolution Teen Workshop" below and submit the completed form to request a workshop.
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Eye Spy Energy Kids' Workshop
KUB's Eye Spy Energy Kids' Workshop makes saving energy fun! In partnership with TVA EnergyRight®, the EnergyRight Monsters show kids where energy comes from, why it's important to save it, and fun ways they can conserve.
This workshop is designed for children in grades K-5. After learning about everything from energy sources and power generation, to turning off the lights when they leave a room, kids will come away from the Eye Spy Energy Kids' Workshop ready to help you save energy and money.
Duration: 1 hour
Select "Eye Spy Energy Kids' Workshop" below and submit the completed form to request a virtual workshop.
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H2O To Go
H2O To Go is KUB's traveling water station equipped with five taps that dispense cold drinking water. H2O To Go is available for the public to request for community events as a way to provide high-quality drinking water and reduce the use of single-use bottled water.
Qualifications to request H2O To Go:
- The event in need of the H2O To Go unit must be within KUB's water service territory.
- The event must have 100 or more attendees.
- The event must not require the unit for more than four hours.
Select "Speaker Request," then "H2O To Go" below and submit completed form to request a workshop.
Power Line Safety Demonstration
The high voltage trailer is a 45 minute demonstration that illustrates the dangers associated with one's personal safety around electrical power sources. Led by overhead construction crew members, viewers will witness electrical arcs, electrical faults, how to avoid dangerous situations, and how personal protective equipment is used.
Select "Speaker Request," then "Power Line Safety Demonstration" below and submit completed form to request a workshop.
Utility Truck Demonstration
KUB crews provide utility truck demonstrations. Crew members provide interactive displays of how utility trucks are used on the job. Depending on availability, the following types of trucks can be sent to your event: bucket truck, responder truck, and dump truck.
Select "Speaker Request," then "Utility Truck Demonstration" below and submit completed form to request a workshop.
Other
KUB can send a representative to events to cover a variety of topics including:
- Construction Project information
- Career opportunity presentations or fairs
- Natural Gas Safety presentations
- Grease Control Program information
KUB also offers facility tours, interships, as well as KUB employee volunteers to help non-profits.
Learn more about how KUB can partner with you!
Select "Speaker Request," then "Other" below and submit completed form to request a speaker. In the "comments" box please provide information about what topic you would like KUB to speak about.