Duke Energy: Envision Smart Energy

What does a smart grid enabled future look like? And what does it mean for customers? In this video, Duke Energy offers a look. It was shot on location at the company's Envision Center near Cincinnati, Ohio.

Cast

Keith: Keith Flippen
Mom: Stephanie Brumer
Dad: Michael Schneider
Son: Tanner Eck
Daughter: Sydney Kline
Townspeople: Carla Belcher, John Blanco, Liz Bolger, Ashley Bravo, Denise Cox, Jeff Dawn, Matthew Gallagher, Grace Hehman, Crystal Johnson, Carl Jones, Lovell Knight, Jana Lewis, Yolanda Lewis, Olivia Reblando, Julia Scholle

Crew

Executive Producer: Paige Layne, Scott Pacer
Producer: Jim Hammond
Director: Greg Daughtry
Director of Photography: Graham Smith
Writers: Jim Hammond, Don Jeffries
Gaffer: Scott Scholler
Grip: Ken Rumgay
Grip: Dustin Tate
Jib Operator: Pat Stevens
Sound Mixer: Tim Dutton
Hair/Makeup: Laurie McSwain
Production Assistant: Allison Gottlieb
Craft Service: Whats for Dinner?
Casting: Corrigan & Johnston
Extras Casting: Katalyst

Post-Production

Editor: Jamison Lee
Animation: Ron Edelen Myjive, Inc.
Music: Fred Story Concentrix Music and Sound Design, Inc.
Sound Design: Anthony Fedele Concentrix Music and Sound Design, Inc.

• Category

  Science & Technology

[StevenMageeBooks]

There are many people reporting health problems around “smart” meters. People have also been reporting health problems in hybrid cars from the electromagnetic radiation and interference (EMR/EMI) emissions from the electrical system.

[PilotVBall]

Don't you dare put a "smart meter" on my home! I know all too well what smart meters do and how much of my private and personal information smart meters provide the utility. Smart meters are the greatest privacy violation that Americans will face.

[PilotVBall]

So your point is mute. You still saved money! Cry me a river. Duke charges us in North Carolina a lot less than Florida Power and Light charges people in Florida....A LOT LESS! Besides, Duke Energy's transmission network is worth every penny that we pay. I am sure you have no clue as to how advanced and well serviced Duke Energy's transmission network is compared to most utilities.

[Donnie Lee]

I installed solar panels on my property and now see my bill lower but DUKE ENERGY has raised the the cost of my KW so if your going with solar you need to get off the grid DUKE ENERGY DOES NOT WANT YOU TO GO GREEN THEY WANT YOUR MONEY..they are charging more for less electric being used my meter numbers used less then half of last month but only saved 11.00 dollars bunch of bull if you ask me.

[Mitchell Feagin]

The birth of Big Brother!

[Ginger R]

Sustainable Development eh? I don't want any company managing my life or having the availability to do so. Sustainable development and Green Energy is all part of fulfilling the United Nations Agenda 21. Wake up America. More Govt. Control

[scw1848]

Intermittent power is expensive and dirty, so reducing demand even a little at peak load really does matter.

Also, the existing grid is old and wastes a lot of electricity, so it's technically possible to serve the same customers at less cost; based on utility compensation structures, that means customers could be charged less without affecting Duke's profit margins.

Also, serving more customers with the same base load reduces GHG emissions per capita. So yes, it really does matter. 

[tomlong10]

you may be right that the excess would be sold rather than not produced but if that happens the benefits go back to Duke's customers.

tomlong10