California's Microgrids:
Demonstrating Self-Reliant Energy


Animation
The California Energy Commission's research and development program funds projects that bring environmentally safe, reliable, and affordable energy services and products to the marketplace. This includes funding of microgrid research that has contributed to the development of UC San Diego's (UCSD) innovative smart grid system. This video explores the benefits of UCSD's microgrid system and how it is helping energy researchers at the US Navy deploy smart grid technology at military bases. Animation was used for the introduction and closing credits, as well as a visual description of the video. The colors blue and gold were used to convey both a warm and cool ambiance. Panning the camera allowed a constant "flow-like" sensation for the viewer.
CREDITS

Animation:
Katie Chan

Videography and Editing:
Katie Kukulka
Kelly Kell

CONTRIBUTORS

Rocky Mountain Institute
United States Navy
University of California, San Diego
California Energy Commission

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