Electricity is energy converted from natural resources or fuels, produced in different types of power plants. It's then distributed safely along our power lines to homes or businesses.

Electricity is created by a spinning magnet inside a coil of wire. This is called a generator. The generator is connected to a turbine. We use different natural resources to turn our turbines: falling water through hydroelectric generation, coal or natural gas.

Read more about how electricity is generated, distributed and arrives at your home in our How We Make Electricity Brochure (PDF).

For more transmission line information, please visit the frequently asked questions (FAQs).

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