electric utility
Grid service provider
An electric utility is a company that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to homes and businesses.
Most operate as regulated monopolies within geographic areas, with rates set by government commissions.
The electric utility sent crews to restore power after the storm.
Often shortened to just utility.
- power plantFacility producing electrical energy
- transmission towerStructure supporting power lines
- power linesElevated electrical conductors
- high voltageDangerous electrical potential
- smart metersAutomated utility usage recorders
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- Energy Industrypower company, gas company, oil company, wind farm, coal plant
- infrastructurehighways, road construction, railway expansion, power grid, roads
- utilitieswater supply, water line, gas service, gas, power
- public enterprisespublic services, national bank, national railway, public transit, postal service
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Home-installed sun-power system
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