Getting Plugged In
It’s easy to nd – just ip on a switch or plug
something in. But how does electricity make
its way to your home or school? Today electricity is
generated in different ways, such as wind and solar power.
After its been generated, electricity is sent out along power lines, which can carry it over long distances.
These transmission lines are often referred to as high voltage lines. Higher voltage allows electricity to travel
long distances more efciently. The electricity eventually reaches your neighbourhood when the voltage is
reduced. And from there it travels through distribution lines to your home or school. Now you’re plugged-in!