Switch is a feature length documentary that seeks to make the complex world of energy understandable. I have teamed with Harry Lynch, an award winning filmmaker, to produce the film. The viewer will enjoy a realistic, engaging and thorough examination of global energy supply, demand, infrastructure, and scale. All major forms of energy are examined, with proportional focus on those that are likely to be most dominant in the coming century. Energy efficiency is featured prominently, as efficiency represents a mechanism for participation of individuals and industries, and crosses all demand sectors – transportation, heating and power.
The film, shot around the world, in high definition with an original musical score, has filled a much needed gap by providing a comprehensive, balanced, yet elegantly simple depiction of the vital subject of energy to the broad public.
Because over 500 hours of footage were shot, and extensive research conducted, the documentary has a companion, in-depth website that provides viewers with interviews, site visits and energy information. In addition, we are developing plans for a series of short, entertaining, educational films targeted specifically at a K-12 audience. Input from nationally recognized educators and curriculum developers at AGI, NEED and elsewhere will be part of this effort. This project is intended to develop a culture of energy education in schools.
