An electrical grid is an interconnected network for electricity delivery from producers to consumers.
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Larger electricity networks are created through the interconnection of local grids, which are linked for commercial and reliability purposes. |
Wholesale markets involve the sales of electricity among electric utilities and electricity traders before it is eventually sold to consumers. |
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Retail markets are determined at the state level and can be traditionally regulated or competitive. |
There are several key pieces of infrastructure that are built to support the delivery of electricity to consumers.The core difference between transmission and distribution power lines is that transmission power lines are for long-distance, high-voltage electricity transportation, whereas distribution power lines are for shorter distances and lower voltage electricity transportation.
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Transmission and Distribution Utilities in Competitive Retail Areas
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