Miles O'Brien Risks Safety While Talking Smart Power

Name: Miles O'Brien Risks Safety While Talking Smart Power
Uploaded: 2012-07-13T19:00:00Z
Duration: P378S
Description: Last week, a powerful "derecho" storm hammered the mid-Atlantic, snuffing out power during the peak of a sweltering heat wave for nearly a week in some homes. Days later, our science correspondent Miles O'Brien traveled to Austin, Tex. to look at a neighborhood that operates on a smart grid. We spoke to him about his report on that project, as he cruised the neighborhood in a borrowed Chevy Volt.

Clip: 07/13/2012 | 6m 18s

Last week, a powerful "derecho" storm hammered the mid-Atlantic, snuffing out power during the peak of a sweltering heat wave for nearly a week in some homes. Days later, our science correspondent Miles O'Brien traveled to Austin, Tex. to look at a neighborhood that operates on a smart grid. We spoke to him about his report on that project, as he cruised the neighborhood in a borrowed Chevy Volt.

Aired: 07/13/12

Rating: NR

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