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Apr 2021
57m 38s

How the Electrical Grid Works

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The electrical grid that provides power to the US is one of those things you don’t give a second thought to until it stops working – then it’s tough to think about anything else. Learn why this engineering marvel is past its prime and how to update it. 
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