Ever wonder why your lights flicker, or why a storm across the country might affect your energy bill? Your daily life is intricately linked to a complex, often invisible system called the power grid, and understanding it can reveal surprising truths about your electricity.
The "National Grid" isn't just one company; it's a concept for how electricity gets from power plants to your home.
While 'National Grid' is a specific utility company in some regions (like the UK and parts of the US), the term broadly refers to the interconnected network of power generation, transmission lines, and distribution systems that deliver electricity across a country or region.