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	[[File:City-energy.jpg\|framed\|right\|400px\|Figure 1: Within this image there different examples of electrical energy: the electricity to light the well-lit buildings, and the lightning strike.<ref>Quintano, Anthony. (2014, Aug. 20). ''Lightning over New York City July 2013'' [Online]. Available: https://www.flickr.com/photos/quintanomedia/9334838960/</ref>]]		[[File:City-energy.jpg\|framed\|right\|400px\|Figure 1: Within this image there different examples of electrical energy: the electricity to light the well-lit buildings, and the lightning strike.<ref>Quintano, Anthony. (2014, Aug. 20). ''Lightning over New York City July 2013'' [Online]. Available: https://www.flickr.com/photos/quintanomedia/9334838960/</ref>]]
	<onlyinclude>'''Electrical energy''' is the most convenient form of energy for most human uses. Electrical energy is easy use and move from one location to another, but it is almost impossible to store in any large quantity.</onlyinclude> It can be used for running computers and most [[appliance]]s, [[Home temperature control\|home heating]], and even [[transportation]]. [[Electricity]] is used by industry, households, and businesses—accounting for 18% of [[end use energy]] worldwide.<ref name =OECD />		<onlyinclude>'''Electrical energy''' is the most convenient form of energy for most human uses. Electrical energy is easy use and move from one location to another, but it is almost impossible to store in any large quantity.</onlyinclude> It can be used for running computers and most [[appliance]]s, [[Home temperature control\|home heating]], and even [[transportation]]. [[Electricity]] is used by industry, households, and businesses—accounting for 18% of [[end use energy]] worldwide.<ref name =OECD />
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	Electrical conduction is the physical phenomenon that allows electricity to be transported easily. [[Wire]]s, materials made out of [[conductor]]s (usually [[metal]]s), are capable of transporting this energy hundreds of [[kilometer]]s. This system of transporting electrical energy is called the [[electrical grid]].		Electrical conduction is the physical phenomenon that allows electricity to be transported easily. [[Wire]]s, materials made out of [[conductor]]s (usually [[metal]]s), are capable of transporting this energy hundreds of [[kilometer]]s. This system of transporting electrical energy is called the [[electrical grid]].

	Electrical energy is not a [[primary energy]] source, but rather an [[energy currency]] (read more in the article [[electricity as an energy currency]]). Primary energy (like [[wind]] or [[natural gas]]) goes into an [[electric generator]] to make electricity for easy use and transport. The energy that is transported and used by so much of the modern [[high energy society]] must come, fundamentally, from some [[fuel]] or [[flow]].		Electrical energy is not a [[primary energy]] source, but rather an [[energy currency]] (read more in the article [[electricity as an energy currency]]). Primary energy (like [[wind]] or [[natural gas]]) goes into an [[electric generator]] to make electricity for easy use and transport. The energy that is transported and used by so much of the modern [[high energy society]] must come, fundamentally, from some [[primary fuel]] or [[primary flow]].

	Electrical energy is very convenient, and as a result more and more of the energy used by a [[high energy society]] is in the form of electricity, see figure 1. The rate of electrical energy use is growing faster than the rate of electricity use, see figure 2.		Electrical energy is very convenient, and as a result more and more of the energy used by a [[high energy society]] is in the form of electricity, see figure 1. The rate of electrical energy use is growing faster than the rate of electricity use, see figure 2.

	<html><iframe src="~~http~~://energyeducation.ca/simulations/specific_graphs/Percentage_electricity_of_final_Energy_use-b.html" scrolling="no" width="816" height="459"> </iframe></html>		<html><iframe src="https://energyeducation.ca/simulations/specific_graphs/Percentage_electricity_of_final_Energy_use-b.html" scrolling="no" width="816" height="459"> </iframe></html>
	Figure 1. The above graph shows how electricity use is growing as a percentage of the total final energy use in the world.<ref name =OECD> Data taken from oecd.org (the [[Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development]]) accessed October 30th, 2014</ref> This shows that the flexibility of electricity creates a strong incentive to have as great a fraction of energy produced in that form as is possible.		Figure 1. The above graph shows how electricity use is growing as a percentage of the total final energy use in the world.<ref name =OECD> Data taken from oecd.org (the [[Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development]]) accessed October 30th, 2014</ref> This shows that the flexibility of electricity creates a strong incentive to have as great a fraction of energy produced in that form as is possible.

	<html><iframe src="~~http~~://energyeducation.ca/simulations/specific_graphs/Total_final_Energy_vs._Electricity.html" scrolling="no" width="816" height="459"> </iframe></html>		<html><iframe src="https://energyeducation.ca/simulations/specific_graphs/Total_final_Energy_vs._Electricity.html" scrolling="no" width="816" height="459"> </iframe></html>
	Figure 2. The above graph shows how electricity use is growing faster than the total final energy use in the world.<ref name = OECD /> This shows that the flexibility of electricity creates a strong incentive to have as great a fraction of energy produced in that form as possible.		Figure 2. The above graph shows how electricity use is growing faster than the total final energy use in the world.<ref name = OECD /> This shows that the flexibility of electricity creates a strong incentive to have as great a fraction of energy produced in that form as possible.

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	[[File:City-energy.jpg\|framed\|right\|400px\|Figure 1: Within this image there different examples of electrical energy: the electricity to light the well-lit buildings, and the lightning strike.<ref>Quintano, Anthony. (2014, Aug. 20). ''Lightning over New York City July 2013'' [Online]. Available: https://www.flickr.com/photos/quintanomedia/9334838960/</ref>]]		[[File:City-energy.jpg\|framed\|right\|400px\|Figure 1: Within this image there different examples of electrical energy: the electricity to light the well-lit buildings, and the lightning strike.<ref>Quintano, Anthony. (2014, Aug. 20). ''Lightning over New York City July 2013'' [Online]. Available: https://www.flickr.com/photos/quintanomedia/9334838960/</ref>]]
	<onlyinclude>'''Electrical energy''' is the most convenient form of energy for most human uses. Electrical energy is easy to move from one location to another ~~and easy to use~~, but it is almost impossible to store in any large quantity.</onlyinclude> It can be used for running computers and most [[appliance]]s, [[Home temperature control\|home heating]], and even [[transportation]]. [[Electricity]] is used by industry, households, and ~~businesses, and accounts~~ for 18% of [[end use energy]] worldwide.<ref name =OECD />		<onlyinclude>'''Electrical energy''' is the most convenient form of energy for most human uses. Electrical energy is easy use and move from one location to another, but it is almost impossible to store in any large quantity.</onlyinclude> It can be used for running computers and most [[appliance]]s, [[Home temperature control\|home heating]], and even [[transportation]]. [[Electricity]] is used by industry, households, and businesses—accounting for 18% of [[end use energy]] worldwide.<ref name =OECD />

	The [[energy]] itself is held in the movement and configuration of electric [[charge]]. The flow of electric charge (usually [[electron]]s) is ~~electric~~ [[current]]. Charge can build up on a [[capacitor]] and store electrical energy. This energy is physically carried in the [[electric field]]s and [[magnetic field]]s associated with how charges are arranged and moving, but can easily be turned into most [[energy service]]s.		The [[energy]] itself is held in the movement and configuration of electric [[charge]]. The flow of electric charge (usually [[electron]]s) is [[electric current]]. Charge can build up on a [[capacitor]] and store electrical energy. This energy is physically carried in the [[electric field]]s and [[magnetic field]]s associated with how charges are arranged and moving, but can easily be turned into most [[energy service]]s.

	Electrical conduction is the physical phenomenon that allows electricity to be transported easily. [[Wire]]s, materials made out of [[conductor]]s (usually [[metal]]s), are capable of transporting this energy ~~distances of~~ hundreds of [[kilometer]]s. This system of transporting electrical energy is called the [[electrical grid]].		Electrical conduction is the physical phenomenon that allows electricity to be transported easily. [[Wire]]s, materials made out of [[conductor]]s (usually [[metal]]s), are capable of transporting this energy hundreds of [[kilometer]]s. This system of transporting electrical energy is called the [[electrical grid]].

	Electrical energy is not a [[primary energy]] source, but rather an [[energy currency]] (read more in the article [[electricity as an energy currency]]). ~~The primary~~ energy (like [[wind]] or [[natural gas]]) goes into an [[electric generator]] to make electricity for easy use and transport. The energy that is transported and used by so much of the modern [[high energy society]] must come, fundamentally, from some [[fuel]] or [[flow]].		Electrical energy is not a [[primary energy]] source, but rather an [[energy currency]] (read more in the article [[electricity as an energy currency]]). Primary energy (like [[wind]] or [[natural gas]]) goes into an [[electric generator]] to make electricity for easy use and transport. The energy that is transported and used by so much of the modern [[high energy society]] must come, fundamentally, from some [[fuel]] or [[flow]].

	Electrical energy is very convenient, and as a result more and more of the energy used by a high energy society is in the form of electricity, see figure 1. The rate of electrical energy use is growing faster than the rate of electricity use, see figure 2.		Electrical energy is very convenient, and as a result more and more of the energy used by a [[high energy society]] is in the form of electricity, see figure 1. The rate of electrical energy use is growing faster than the rate of electricity use, see figure 2.

	<html><iframe src="http://energyeducation.ca/simulations/specific_graphs/Percentage_electricity_of_final_Energy_use-b.html" scrolling="no" width="816" height="459"> </iframe></html>		<html><iframe src="http://energyeducation.ca/simulations/specific_graphs/Percentage_electricity_of_final_Energy_use-b.html" scrolling="no" width="816" height="459"> </iframe></html>
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			== For Further Reading ==
			For further information please see the related pages below:
			*[[Direct current]]
			*[[Energy for electricity by country]]
			*[[Electrical grid]]
			*[[Electric generator]]
			* Or explore a [[Special:Random\| random page!]]

	==References==		==References==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}
	[[Category:Uploaded]]		[[Category:Uploaded]]

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	[[File:City-energy.jpg\|framed\|right\|400px\|Figure 1: Within this image there different examples of electrical energy: the electricity to light the well-lit buildings, and the lightning strike.<ref>Quintano, Anthony. (2014, Aug. 20). ''Lightning over New York City July 2013'' [Online]. Available: https://www.flickr.com/photos/quintanomedia/9334838960/</ref>]]		[[File:City-energy.jpg\|framed\|right\|400px\|Figure 1: Within this image there different examples of electrical energy: the electricity to light the well-lit buildings, and the lightning strike.<ref>Quintano, Anthony. (2014, Aug. 20). ''Lightning over New York City July 2013'' [Online]. Available: https://www.flickr.com/photos/quintanomedia/9334838960/</ref>]]
	<onlyinclude>'''Electrical energy''' is the most convenient form of energy for most human uses. Electrical energy is easy to move from one location to another and easy to use, but it is almost impossible to store in any large quantity.</onlyinclude> It can be used for running computers and most [[appliance]]s, [[Home temperature control\|home heating]], and even [[transportation]]. [[Electricity]] is used by industry, households, and businesses, and accounts for 18% of [[end use energy]] worldwide.<ref name =OECD />		<onlyinclude>'''Electrical energy''' is the most convenient form of energy for most human uses. Electrical energy is easy to move from one location to another and easy to use, but it is almost impossible to store in any large quantity.</onlyinclude> It can be used for running computers and most [[appliance]]s, [[Home temperature control\|home heating]], and even [[transportation]]. [[Electricity]] is used by industry, households, and businesses, and accounts for 18% of [[end use energy]] worldwide.<ref name =OECD />

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	[[File:City-energy.jpg\|framed\|right\|400px\|Figure 1: Within this image there different examples of electrical energy: the electricity to light the well-lit buildings, and the lightning strike.<ref>Quintano, Anthony. (2014, Aug. 20). ''Lightning over New York City July 2013'' [Online]. Available: https://www.flickr.com/photos/quintanomedia/9334838960/</ref>]]		[[File:City-energy.jpg\|framed\|right\|400px\|Figure 1: Within this image there different examples of electrical energy: the electricity to light the well-lit buildings, and the lightning strike.<ref>Quintano, Anthony. (2014, Aug. 20). ''Lightning over New York City July 2013'' [Online]. Available: https://www.flickr.com/photos/quintanomedia/9334838960/</ref>]]
	<onlyinclude>'''Electrical energy''' is the most convenient ~~forms~~ of energy. Electrical energy is easy to move from one location to another and easy to use, but it is almost impossible to store in any large quantity.</onlyinclude> It can be used for running computers and most [[appliance]]s, [[Home temperature control\|heating ~~homes~~]], and even [[transportation]]. [[Electricity]] is used by industry, households, and businesses and ~~worldwide~~ accounts for 18% of [[end use energy]].<ref name =OECD />		<onlyinclude>'''Electrical energy''' is the most convenient form of energy for most human uses. Electrical energy is easy to move from one location to another and easy to use, but it is almost impossible to store in any large quantity.</onlyinclude> It can be used for running computers and most [[appliance]]s, [[Home temperature control\|home heating]], and even [[transportation]]. [[Electricity]] is used by industry, households, and businesses, and accounts for 18% of [[end use energy]] worldwide.<ref name =OECD />

	The [[energy]] itself is held in the movement and configuration of electric [[charge]]. The flow of electric charge (usually [[electron]]s) is electric [[current]]. Charge can build up on a [[capacitor]] and store electrical energy. This energy is physically carried in the [[electric field]]s and [[magnetic field]]s associated with how charges are arranged and moving, but can easily be turned into most [[energy service]]s.		The [[energy]] itself is held in the movement and configuration of electric [[charge]]. The flow of electric charge (usually [[electron]]s) is electric [[current]]. Charge can build up on a [[capacitor]] and store electrical energy. This energy is physically carried in the [[electric field]]s and [[magnetic field]]s associated with how charges are arranged and moving, but can easily be turned into most [[energy service]]s.

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	<onlyinclude>'''Electrical energy''' is ~~one of~~ the most convenient forms of energy; it can be used for running computers and most [[appliance]]s, [[Home temperature control\|heating homes]], and even [[transportation]]. [[Electricity]] is used by industry, households, and businesses and worldwide accounts for 18% of [[~~final~~ energy ~~use~~]].~~</onlyinclude>~~<ref name =OECD />		[[File:City-energy.jpg\|framed\|right\|400px\|Figure 1: Within this image there different examples of electrical energy: the electricity to light the well-lit buildings, and the lightning strike.<ref>Quintano, Anthony. (2014, Aug. 20). ''Lightning over New York City July 2013'' [Online]. Available: https://www.flickr.com/photos/quintanomedia/9334838960/</ref>]]
			<onlyinclude>'''Electrical energy''' is the most convenient forms of energy. Electrical energy is easy to move from one location to another and easy to use, but it is almost impossible to store in any large quantity.</onlyinclude> It can be used for running computers and most [[appliance]]s, [[Home temperature control\|heating homes]], and even [[transportation]]. [[Electricity]] is used by industry, households, and businesses and worldwide accounts for 18% of [[end use energy]].<ref name =OECD />

	The [[energy]] itself is held in the movement and configuration of electric [[charge]]. The flow of electric charge (usually [[electron]]s) is electric [[current]]. Charge can build up on a [[capacitor]] and store electrical energy. This energy is physically carried in the [[electric field]]s and [[magnetic field]]s associated with how charges are arranged and moving, but can easily be turned into most [[energy service]]s.		The [[energy]] itself is held in the movement and configuration of electric [[charge]]. The flow of electric charge (usually [[electron]]s) is electric [[current]]. Charge can build up on a [[capacitor]] and store electrical energy. This energy is physically carried in the [[electric field]]s and [[magnetic field]]s associated with how charges are arranged and moving, but can easily be turned into most [[energy service]]s.
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	Figure 2. The above graph shows how electricity use is growing faster than the total final energy use in the world.<ref name = OECD /> This shows that the flexibility of electricity creates a strong incentive to have as great a fraction of energy produced in that form as possible.		Figure 2. The above graph shows how electricity use is growing faster than the total final energy use in the world.<ref name = OECD /> This shows that the flexibility of electricity creates a strong incentive to have as great a fraction of energy produced in that form as possible.

			==Data visualization==
			Explore the data in the simulation below to find out how the electrical energy varies by country and by sectors within that country. Click on a sector on the right side of the visualization to explore its end use paths in more detail, and click "see all categories" to return to the original screen.

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	==References==		==References==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}
	[[Category:Uploaded]]		[[Category:Uploaded]]

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