The Most Amazing MachinePresentation to Covington School Third Grade CitizensNovember 18, 2010

By Patrick StantonEmail: patrick@opower.com

Ever wonder how your light turns on?

Well, what is the Grid?

Well, what is the Grid?

Ok, but how does it work?

It works like pizza? Huh?

It works like pizza? Huh?

Everybody with me, so far?

A River of Pizza at your doorstep

A River of Pizza at your doorstep

Kilowatt hour or kWh

$22

12 cents

How Can You Save Money on Pizza and Electricity?

Get Smart! Waste Less!

How much does it cost to watch Ben 10 Alien Force?

How long is the show? 30 minutes per episode

How many times per month do you watch it?

5 days per week x 4 weeks per month

How much electricity does your TV need to run?

250 watts

How much money does a kilowatt-hour cost?

12 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh)

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Project: How much does it cost to watch your favorite show per year?

(How many favorite shows do you have?!)

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