Climate Watch: Unlocking the Grid

With the race on to reduce global warming and fossil fuel dependency, experts in alternative energy see a bright future for renewable resources like wind, solar, hydro-power and geothermal energy. QUEST and Climate Watch team up to look at the "Smart Grid" of the future and how it might be improved to more cleanly and efficiently keep the lights on in California.

Tags: alternative energy, climate watch, kqed, pbs, QUEST, smart grid

Additional Links

• Stanford University Precourt Energy Efficiency Center
• Sustainery Systems
• California Independent System Operator (CAISO)
• Producer's Notes - Climate Watch: Unlocking the Grid
• Clue Into Climate Curriculum

 

Educator Guides

• Climate Watch: Unlocking the Grid Educator Guide