Imagine a world without electricity — no lighting, heating or AC, television and so much more.
Electricity is genuinely the most important part of daily life in modern society. With its massive and interconnected network, it ensures the reliable delivery of electricity to millions of homes, businesses and industries across the continental U.S.
But how does the U.S. power grid work? Here’s a U.S. electric grid map if you want to take a look before we explore the key steps and elements that make it all happen.