Introduction to the Electric Grid: Understanding How Our Power System Works
Introduction to the Electric Grid: Understanding How Our Power System Works
Have you ever wondered how electricity travels from where it is generated to the homes, businesses, schools, and communities that depend on it?
Join the Center for Energy Education for an engaging introductory webinar exploring the electric grid—the complex network responsible for delivering electricity across the country. This beginner-friendly session will provide a clear foundation for understanding how the grid operates, why it is essential to our daily lives, and how it is evolving to meet future energy needs.
What You’ll Learn
During this live webinar, participants will explore:
- What the electric grid is and how it works
- How electricity is generated, transmitted, and distributed
- The major components of the U.S. electric grid
- Grid reliability and resilience
- How renewable-energy resources connect to the grid
- Current challenges and future opportunities for grid modernization
The session will conclude with an audience Q&A.
Featured Speaker
Ted Spencer
Southeast Community Outreach Director
Center for Energy Education
Ted Spencer will guide participants through the fundamentals of the electric grid and explain how its different components work together to deliver reliable electricity to communities.
Event Details
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Time: 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Location: Live online webinar
Whether you are new to the energy industry, a student or educator, or simply interested in learning more about the system that powers our daily lives, this webinar is an excellent place to begin.