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The Grid - Electricity Transmission, Industry, and Markets

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This introductory lecture explains how electricity is transmitted, how the industry is structured, how grid reliability is maintained, and how electricity is bought and sold.

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Introduction
What is Electricity?
How is Electricity Transmitted?
How is the Electricity Industry Structured?
How is Reliability Maintained on the Grid?
How is Electricity Bought and Sold?

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