PILOT PROGRAM ENVISIONS SMART GRID APPLICATIONS

摘要

Although a number of smart pilot programs have been undertaken by cities across the country, few focus primarily on commercial buildings rather than homes. Envision Charlotte is an exception. This sustainability program encompasses energy, water, air, and waste. The energy component, Smart Energy Now led by Duke Energy, includes some 70 buildings with 21.5 million square feet in the central 1-277 Interstate loop area. Building owners and tenants have signed voluntary agreements to participate in the program. For each customer account, Duke Energy has installed a digital smart meter next to the billing meter and a router to communicate the meter's consumption data over an independent wireless network.