Picture a home with appliances all wired up to the internet - and they all talk to each other to figure out when it’s best to pull power from the grid.  Now envision thousands of homes running this way. That's a “virtual power plant." KQED climate reporter Laura Klivans takes us to North Richmond to check it out. 

<p>Picture a home with appliances all wired up to the internet - and they all talk to each other to figure out when it&rsquo;s best to pull power from the grid.&nbsp; Now envision thousands of homes running this way. That's a &ldquo;virtual power plant." KQED climate reporter Laura Klivans takes us to North Richmond to check it out.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>