In this episode of Grid Talk, host Marty Rosenberg talks with Sam duPont who is the Principal of Strategic Programs at Baltimore Gas and Electric. Mr. duPont explains a new program to set customers up with smart and connected home technology. The company will evaluate the impact of the smart home technologies and how to help customers take full advantage.

“The technology can be brilliant. It can be leading edge. It can be amazing, but if no one actually uses it, then it doesn't really matter. We're trying to balance that leading-edge tech with leading-edge community engagement.”

Mr. duPont also talks about what the utility of the future will look like and how customer engagement will be the driving factor.

Mr. duPont has been with Baltimore Gas and Electric for nearly three years. He has been involved with utility strategy and legislative affairs for 17 years. He has a Bachelor of Arts from Davidson College and an MBA from the University of Virginia.