1.GENERATION:
Electricity starts at a generator which can be powered by wind, water, or the burning of fossil fuels.
2. TRANSMISSION:
The generated power travels through cables called transmission lines. These lines are part of the provincial power grid.
3. DISTRIBUTION:
The electricity gets converted at a substation to a lower voltage and travels along REA owned distribution lines.
4. CONSUMPTION:
The electricity passes through a customers transformer mounted on a pole to convert the voltage so it can be safely used in the home.
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