This course provides an introductory overview of the components and functions of the three sectors of the electric delivery system: generation, transmission, and distribution. This course is also included in the Electric Industry Overview learning path.

What you will learn

• The three key sectors of generation, transmission, and distribution
• Each sector’s cost and characteristics
• How each sector is planned and how reliability, cost, and risks are considered in the planning process
• The characteristics of each electric generation source
• The characteristics of transmission and distribution systems