Electric utility — An electric utility is a company (often a public utility) that engages in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity for sale generally in a regulated market. The electrical utility industry is a major provider of energy in… … Wikipedia
utility — A power company that owns or operates facilities used for the generation, transmission, or distribution of electric energy, which is regulated at state and federal levels. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary * * * utility u‧til‧i‧ty [juːˈtɪlti] noun… … Financial and business terms
Utility — The measure of the welfare or satisfaction of an investor or person. The New York Times Financial Glossary * * * utility u‧til‧i‧ty [juːˈtɪlti] noun utilities PLURALFORM 1. [countable usually plural] COMMERCE a large company that provides… … Financial and business terms
Electric power transmission — Electric transmission redirects here. For vehicle transmissions, see diesel electric transmission. 400 kV high tension transmission lines near Madrid Electric power transmission or high voltage electric transmission is the bulk transfer of… … Wikipedia
Utility location — Utility locator in use. Perry, OK, 2011 Utility location is the process of identifying and labeling public utility mains which are underground. These mains may include lines for telephones, electricity distribution, natural gas, cable television … Wikipedia
Utility frequency — The waveform of 230 volt, 50 Hz compared with 110 V, 60 Hz. The utility frequency, (power) line frequency (American English) or mains frequency (British English) is the frequency at which alternating current (ac, also AC) is transmitted from a… … Wikipedia
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