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	<onlyinclude>Electricity is [[energy]] harnessed from the configuration or movement of [[electron]]s - the former being [[static electricity]], and the latter being the electricity that comes from the [[electrical outlet]] or flows through overhead [[wire\|power-lines]]</onlyinclude>. It's important to note that when using electricity, the device does not "use up" the electrons (See [[law of conservation of charge]]). Rather, it uses up the energy temporarily "held" by the electrons. Because of this, electricity is considered as an [[energy currency]]: electricity transfers energy from a [[power plant]] ([[primary energy]]) to a house ([[end use energy]]). After all, that is more convenient than a [[coal-fired power plant]] in a neighbourhood (see: [[Not in my back yard syndrome]]).		<onlyinclude>Electricity is [[energy]] harnessed from the configuration or movement of [[electron]]s - the former being [[static electricity]], and the latter being the electricity that comes from the [[electrical outlet]] or flows through overhead [[wire\|power-lines]]</onlyinclude>. It's important to note that when using electricity, the device does not "use up" the electrons (See [[law of conservation of charge]]). Rather, it uses up the energy temporarily "held" by the electrons. Because of this, electricity is considered as an [[energy currency]]: electricity transfers energy from a [[power plant]] ([[primary energy]]) to a house ([[end use energy]]). After all, that is more convenient than a [[coal-fired power plant]] in a neighbourhood (see: [[Not in my back yard syndrome]]).

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	<onlyinclude>Electricity is [[energy]] harnessed from the configuration or movement of [[electron]]s - the former being [[static electricity]], and the latter being the electricity that comes from the [[electrical outlet]] or flows through overhead [[wire\|power-lines]]</onlyinclude>. It's important to note that when using electricity, the device does not "use up" the electrons (See [[law of conservation of charge]]). Rather, it uses up the energy temporarily "held" by the electrons. Because of this, electricity is considered as an [[energy currency]]: electricity transfers energy from a [[power plant]] ([[primary energy]]) to a house ([[end use energy]]). After all, that is more convenient than a [[coal-fired power plant]] in a neighbourhood (see: [[Not in my back yard syndrome]]).		<onlyinclude>Electricity is [[energy]] harnessed from the configuration or movement of [[electron]]s - the former being [[static electricity]], and the latter being the electricity that comes from the [[electrical outlet]] or flows through overhead [[wire\|power-lines]]</onlyinclude>. It's important to note that when using electricity, the device does not "use up" the electrons (See [[law of conservation of charge]]). Rather, it uses up the energy temporarily "held" by the electrons. Because of this, electricity is considered as an [[energy currency]]: electricity transfers energy from a [[power plant]] ([[primary energy]]) to a house ([[end use energy]]). After all, that is more convenient than a [[coal-fired power plant]] in a neighbourhood (see: [[Not in my back yard syndrome]]).

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	==How is it generated?==		==How is it generated?==
	:''For a more in depth look please visit the page: [[electricity generation]].''		:''For a more in depth look please visit the page: [[electricity generation]].''
	Electricity is generated in a number of different ways. All of these methods require either a [[fuel]] or a [[flow]]. ~~Fuels~~ for generation include (to name a few) [[coal]], [[natural gas]], and [[uranium]], while flows include [[tidal power\|tides]], [[wind power\|wind]], and [[solar power\|solar]].		Electricity is generated in a number of different ways. All of these methods require either a [[fuel]] or a [[primary energy flow]]. Primary fuels for generation include (to name a few) [[coal]], [[natural gas]], and [[uranium]], while primary flows include [[tidal power\|tides]], [[wind power\|wind]], and [[solar power\|solar]].

	==Where is it generated?==		==Where is it generated?==
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			==For Further Reading==
			*[[Electrical generation]]
			*[[Power plant]]
			*[[Current]]
			*[[Voltage]]
			*[[Electrical grid]]
			*Or explore a [[Special:Random\|random page]]

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	<onlyinclude>Electricity is [[energy]] harnessed from the configuration or movement of [[electron]]s - the former being [[static electricity]], and the latter being the electricity that comes from the [[electrical outlet]] or flows through overhead [[wire\|power-lines]]</onlyinclude>. It's important to note that when using electricity, the device does not "use up" the electrons (See [[law of conservation of charge]]). Rather, it uses up the energy temporarily "held" by the electrons. Because of this, electricity is considered as an [[energy currency]]: electricity transfers energy from a [[power plant]] ([[primary energy]]) to a house ([[end use energy]]). After all, that is more convenient than a [[coal-fired power plant]] in a neighbourhood (see: [[Not in my back yard syndrome]]).		<onlyinclude>Electricity is [[energy]] harnessed from the configuration or movement of [[electron]]s - the former being [[static electricity]], and the latter being the electricity that comes from the [[electrical outlet]] or flows through overhead [[wire\|power-lines]]</onlyinclude>. It's important to note that when using electricity, the device does not "use up" the electrons (See [[law of conservation of charge]]). Rather, it uses up the energy temporarily "held" by the electrons. Because of this, electricity is considered as an [[energy currency]]: electricity transfers energy from a [[power plant]] ([[primary energy]]) to a house ([[end use energy]]). After all, that is more convenient than a [[coal-fired power plant]] in a neighbourhood (see: [[Not in my back yard syndrome]]).

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	Below is a graph depicting world [[electricity generation]] and how it has grown in recent decades. Notice how electricity use is growing faster than energy use, both of which are growing faster than the [[world population]]. The different drop down menus change which countries or regions are shown, along with the type of graph used and the variables considered. Take note of relative electricity generation. Europe has about 1 billion people, North America has about 500 million, and Asia has almost 4 billion.		Below is a graph depicting world [[electricity generation]] and how it has grown in recent decades. Notice how electricity use is growing faster than energy use, both of which are growing faster than the [[world population]]. The different drop down menus change which countries or regions are shown, along with the type of graph used and the variables considered. Take note of relative electricity generation. Europe has about 1 billion people, North America has about 500 million, and Asia has almost 4 billion.

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	<onlyinclude>Electricity is energy harnessed from the configuration or movement of [[electron]]s - the former being [[static electricity]], and the latter being the electricity that comes from the [[electrical outlet]] or flows through overhead [[wire\|power-lines]]</onlyinclude>. It's important to note that when using electricity, the device does not "use up" the electrons (See [[law of conservation of charge]]). Rather, it uses up the energy temporarily "held" by the electrons. Because of this, electricity is considered as an [[energy currency]]: electricity transfers energy from a [[power plant]] ([[primary energy]]) to a house ([[end use energy]]). After all, that is more convenient than a [[coal-fired power plant]] in a neighbourhood (see: [[Not in my back yard syndrome]]).		<onlyinclude>Electricity is [[energy]] harnessed from the configuration or movement of [[electron]]s - the former being [[static electricity]], and the latter being the electricity that comes from the [[electrical outlet]] or flows through overhead [[wire\|power-lines]]</onlyinclude>. It's important to note that when using electricity, the device does not "use up" the electrons (See [[law of conservation of charge]]). Rather, it uses up the energy temporarily "held" by the electrons. Because of this, electricity is considered as an [[energy currency]]: electricity transfers energy from a [[power plant]] ([[primary energy]]) to a house ([[end use energy]]). After all, that is more convenient than a [[coal-fired power plant]] in a neighbourhood (see: [[Not in my back yard syndrome]]).

	Electricity is responsible for powering [[cell phone\|phone]]s, [[lighting\|electric light]]s, [[heater]]s, computers, televisions, pacemakers, and even some [[electric vehicle\|cars]]! Because of this, it's essential to our [[high energy society]].		Electricity is responsible for powering [[cell phone\|phone]]s, [[lighting\|electric light]]s, [[heater]]s, computers, televisions, pacemakers, and even some [[electric vehicle\|cars]]! Because of this, it's essential to our [[high energy society]].
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	==Where is it generated?==		==Where is it generated?==
	<!--''Link to map of power plants''-->		<!--''Link to map of power plants''-->
	Power plants are rarely inside cities. This is due to many factors: land price, availability of a [[heat sink]], size of the plant, fuel availability, and [[emissions]]. Most of these factors, like land price and water availability, are easy to identify and quantify. Despite this, one of the main limiting factors for building a power plant is negative public attitudes. As has been seen [[Canadian support for nuclear power\|repeatedly]], power plant administrators need to consider [[Public attitudes towards energy sources\|public opinion]], not just physical location. People want their say, and because of this, power plants tend to be built outside of cities.		Power plants are rarely inside cities. This is due to many factors: land price, availability of a [[heat sink]], size of the plant, fuel availability, and [[emissions]]. Most of these factors, like land price and [[water]] availability, are easy to identify and quantify. Despite this, one of the main limiting factors for building a power plant is negative public attitudes. As has been seen [[Canadian support for nuclear power\|repeatedly]], power plant administrators need to consider [[Public attitudes towards energy sources\|public opinion]], not just physical location. People want their say, and because of this, power plants tend to be built outside of cities.

	Oftentimes, this contributes to an inadequate understanding of the side effects of power generation; including [[carbon dioxide]] and other [[greenhouse gas]] emissions, [[particulate matter]], and other environmental [[pollution\|pollutants]]. By building these facilities on the outskirts of cities an 'out of sight, out of mind' mentality prevails. As an example, how many people know where the electricity for their house comes from and how it's produced?		Oftentimes, this contributes to an inadequate understanding of the side effects of power generation; including [[carbon dioxide]] and other [[greenhouse gas]] emissions, [[particulate matter]], and other environmental [[pollution\|pollutants]]. By building these facilities on the outskirts of cities an 'out of sight, out of mind' mentality prevails. As an example, how many people know where the electricity for their house comes from and how it's produced?
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	==World electricity use==		==World electricity use==
	Below is a graph depicting world electricity generation and how it has grown in recent decades. Notice how electricity use is growing faster than energy use, both of which are growing faster than the [[world population]]. The different drop down menus change which countries or regions are shown, along with the type of graph used and the variables considered. Take note of relative electricity generation. Europe has about 1 billion people, North America has about 500 million, and Asia has almost 4 billion.		Below is a graph depicting world [[electricity generation]] and how it has grown in recent decades. Notice how electricity use is growing faster than energy use, both of which are growing faster than the [[world population]]. The different drop down menus change which countries or regions are shown, along with the type of graph used and the variables considered. Take note of relative electricity generation. Europe has about 1 billion people, North America has about 500 million, and Asia has almost 4 billion.

	<html><iframe height='525px' width='785px' style='border:1px solid #cccccc' src='http://www.energyeducation.ca/simulations/dsplfinal.html?electricity_generation'></iframe></html>		<html><iframe height='525px' width='785px' style='border:1px solid #cccccc' src='http://www.energyeducation.ca/simulations/dsplfinal.html?electricity_generation'></iframe></html>

	==~~Author & Contributors==~~		==References==
	~~Olivia Davies, James Jenden, Jacqueline Williams, Scott Clifford, Braden Heffernan, Jason Donev~~

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<onlyinclude>Electricity is energy harnessed from the configuration or movement of [[electron]]s - the former being [[static electricity]], and the latter being the electricity that comes from the [[electrical outlet]] or flows through overhead [[wire|power-lines]]</onlyinclude>. It's important to note that when using electricity, the device does not "use up" the electrons (See [[law of conservation of charge]]). Rather, it uses up the energy temporarily "held" by the electrons. Because of this, electricity is considered as an [[energy currency]]: electricity transfers energy from a [[power plant]] ([[primary energy]]) to a house ([[end use energy]]). After all, that is more convenient than a [[coal-fired power plant]] in a neighbourhood (see: [[Not in my back yard syndrome]]).

Electricity is responsible for powering [[cell phone|phone]]s, [[lighting|electric light]]s, [[heater]]s, computers, televisions, pacemakers, and even some [[electric vehicle|cars]]! Because of this, it's essential to our [[high energy society]].

==How is it generated?==
:''For a more in depth look please visit the page: [[electricity generation]].''
Electricity is generated in a number of different ways. All of these methods require either a [[fuel]] or a [[flow]]. Fuels for generation include (to name a few) [[coal]], [[natural gas]], and [[uranium]], while flows include [[tidal power|tides]], [[wind power|wind]], and [[solar power|solar]].

==Where is it generated?==

Power plants are rarely inside cities. This is due to many factors: land price, availability of a [[heat sink]], size of the plant, fuel availability, and [[emissions]]. Most of these factors, like land price and water availability, are easy to identify and quantify. Despite this, one of the main limiting factors for building a power plant is negative public attitudes. As has been seen [[Canadian support for nuclear power|repeatedly]], power plant administrators need to consider [[Public attitudes towards energy sources|public opinion]], not just physical location. People want their say, and because of this, power plants tend to be built outside of cities.

Oftentimes, this contributes to an inadequate understanding of the side effects of power generation; including [[carbon dioxide]] and other [[greenhouse gas]] emissions, [[particulate matter]], and other environmental [[pollution|pollutants]]. By building these facilities on the outskirts of cities an 'out of sight, out of mind' mentality prevails. As an example, how many people know where the electricity for their house comes from and how it's produced?
[[File:Power_plant_WLines.jpg|framed|center|Figure 1: A power plant that is quite obviously not within a city, notice the extensive overhead power lines used to transport some of the electricity generated<ref>"Power Plant Brown Coal Industry Smoke Cooling Tower" internet: http://pixabay.com/en/power-plant-brown-coal-industry-224332/</ref>.]]

==Transportation==
:''For more information please read: [[electrical grid]].''
As previously mentioned, [[power plant]]s are often found outside of our cities - easily be up to 1,000 [[meter|kilometers]] away. This means that the electricity needs to be transported from the power plant, to the city or area, and from there, sent off to individual houses. In order for this to happen an expansive [[electrical grid]] is required, this grid uses a variety of mechanisms to transport and distribute electricity effectively.


==World electricity use==
Below is a graph depicting world electricity generation and how it has grown in recent decades. Notice how electricity use is growing faster than energy use, both of which are growing faster than the [[world population]]. The different drop down menus change which countries or regions are shown, along with the type of graph used and the variables considered. Take note of relative electricity generation. Europe has about 1 billion people, North America has about 500 million, and Asia has almost 4 billion.

<html><iframe height='525px' width='785px' style='border:1px solid #cccccc' src='http://www.energyeducation.ca/simulations/dsplfinal.html?electricity_generation'></iframe></html>

==Author & Contributors==
Olivia Davies, James Jenden, Jacqueline Williams, Scott Clifford, Braden Heffernan, Jason Donev

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