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Today's Supply of and Demand for Electricity in California

Electricity is a form of energy that can't be stored. This means that the consumer demand for electricity must be balanced in "real-time" by just the right amount of supply from generators. The page ...

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http://energycrisis.lbl.gov/

What is Electricity

Most of us couldn't get by without it... but what is electricity? This site offers a nice, clear explanation and plenty more links.

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http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/story/chapter02.html

Kilo What?

A page introducing the general concept of electricity with good links off e.g. "Watered Down Electricity".

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http://www.southerncompany.com/learningpower/whats_electricity.aspx

Which way does electricity really flow?

Details of what electric current is and how it is measured. The site corrects many misconceptions about electricity.

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http://www.eskimo.com/~billb/amateur/elecdir.html

Electricity Transmission System

How do you transport electricity? Follow its journey from power plant to your home.

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http://www.energyquest.ca.gov/story/chapter07.html

NPL Beginners' Guide - Electricity

An overview of the measurement of electricity.

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http://www.npl.co.uk/educate-explore/posters/electricity/

Articles on electricity

A thorough and passionate clarification of the many misconceptions in electrical study which arise at school. Ideal for non-specialist staff who are not too sure what "electricity" actually is.

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http://www.eskimo.com/~billb/ele-edu.html