Monster Detective

Monster Detective: Educational Program | New Braunfels Utilities

Inspiring Young Minds Through Energy Conservation & STEM Learning

Monster Detective is an interactive educational program designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and introduce students to the world of energy through hands-on activities, storytelling, and colorful characters.

Kids smiling for the camera during a Monster detective presentation

Kids learn how electricity works, why conservation matters, and how they can be everyday energy heroes in their homes and communities.  

Meet the Monster Detectives


Each Monster Detective has a unique personality and mission, helping kids explore energy concepts in a fun, memorable way. Together, they guide students through the basics of electricity, safety, and smart energy habits.

A green cartoon monster with three eyes holds a magnifying glass. The word

A curious monster who keeps a close eye on the transmission towers and meter readings that help power flow safely through the community.

A pink cartoon monster with one large eye holds a shield with a lightning bolt and stands above the word

The steady and dependable monster guarding the substation, making sure electricity moves where it’s needed most.

An orange, triangular, cartoon monster with three eyes holds a phone in one hand and a laptop in the other. The word

The energetic monster that represents NBU, always ready to help keep the lights on and the community connected.

A blue, three-eyed cartoon character holding a clipboard with a lightning bolt symbol, standing above the word

A strong monster stationed at the step-up transformer, boosting power so electricity can travel long distances efficiently.

Blue cartoon creature wearing a hat and trench coat, holding a magnifying glass, with the word

A fearless lineman monster who climbs high and works hard to repair and maintain power lines in all kinds of weather.

A cartoon purple furry monster with green headphones, two large eyes, and big teeth stands above the word

A fast-moving monster from the power plant and power lines, delivering energy from where it’s made to homes and businesses everywhere.

What Students Learn

Kids and staff smilling for a group picture during a monster detective presentation

The Monster Detective program introduces elementary students to key energy concepts through stories, visuals, and interactive discussion. Students learn:

• How electricity is created
• What energy is and how we use it every day in our community
• The role of public power workers
• Simple ways to conserve energy
• Electrical safety

Grade level offerings

In this bright and playful presentation, kindergarteners will discover the magic of light energy and how it helps us every day! Students will learn what light energy is, where we see it at home, and how it works with other kinds of energy to make things turn on, warm up and glow.

First graders will explore a fun, interactive presentation all about how we heat and cool our homes! Students will discover what keeps us warm and what keeps us cool. They’ll learn how heaters and air conditioners work and what an Earth-friendly temperature feels like at home.

Join the Monster Detectives as they investigate how kids use energy and where that energy comes from! In this exciting third and fourth grade presentation, students explore energy sources like wind, hydro, nuclear, coal, solar, natural gas and geothermal.

Presentation format

Presentations can be delivered to individual classrooms for targeted, grade-level instruction or in an assembly format to reach multiple classes at once.

Each format maintains high student engagement while aligning with instructional goals and campus schedules. Programs are age-appropriate, TEKS-aligned, and facilitated by trained team members who adapt delivery to meet the needs of the school and students.

The presentation aims to educate children on some important electrical basics such as:

  • How electricity is made?
  • What is energy?
  • How is electricity used?
  • Electricity in your community
  • Public Power heroes
  • Electrical safety

Schedule a Visit With the Monsters

Interested in scheduling a Monster Detective presentation or learning more about the program? We’d love to help inspire the next generation of energy heroes.

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