This report aims to provide a comprehensive, objective portrait of the u. With around 23,000 kilometres of highvoltage lines, we cross borders and connect countries. This means reserve capacity can be diverted from an oversupplied area to one hit by shortages. Other, more specific maps and diagrams can be found on iso express, in iso training materials, and in reliability committee materials. Learn more about interconnections us department of energy. Aging and unstable, the nations electrical grid is. The 2018 north american electric power system wall map is the industry standard for understanding the generation, transmission and utility landscape in the. A march 24 story in usa today reported that out of 362 attacks on the power grid over the last four years, only 14 were cyberattacks and there has never been a successful attempt to cause a power. Government knows about the vulnerability of the electric grid.
Feb 17, 2015 the transmission grid comes to an end when electricity finally gets to the consumer, allowing you to turn on the lights, watch television, or run your dishwasher. The electric power transmission grid of the contiguous united states consists of 120,000 miles 190,000 km of lines operated by 500 companies. Energy maps of california california energy commission. Mit study on the future of the electric grid xi abstract the u. As the eia explains, these diversions happen automatically. In order to understand the role of renewable energy in the electricity market, it is important to know how the u. For example, certain types of power plants, such as coal and nuclear power plants, have little shortterm flexibility in adjusting their electricity output. The move was billed as a warning to the russian president. North america is comprised of two major and three minor alternating current ac power grids or interconnections. These topographic maps use the usng as the grid system. In addition to causing the immediate damage and failure of transformers, there is also evidence that gic may be responsible for the onset of longterm damage to transformers and other key power grid assets. Mit study on the future of the electric grid vii foreword and acknowledgments for well over a century, electricity has made vital contributions to the growth of the u. For example, compare the wide area synchronous grid map of europe with the map of hvdc lines.
In 2014there were 19,023 individual, commercial generators at 6,997 operational power plants in the united states. As the map shows, the us electricity grid has a number of interconnected supply areas. Transmission lines are the system of structures, wires, insulators and associated hardware that carry. By interconnecting different power generating stations we can solve various difficulties arise in power system. Welcome to national grid, providing new york, rhode island and massachusetts with natural gas and electricity for homes and businesses. Power supply in the united states is generated from a diverse fuel mix. This interactive map shows us electricity usage in real time.
Library national energy grid map national energy grid map index. The fraying wires between americans and our energy. Anyone can use the following live gissurfer map to help learn about u. The map is displayed by gissurfer which is a general. This map with a usng grid will work in most browsers on most devices including cell phones. In addition to causing the immediate damage and failure of transformers, there is also evidence that gic may be responsible for the onset of longterm damage to transformers and other key power grid. Highlighted below are some of the most commonly used maps and diagrams related to iso new englands operation of the regions electric power system and settlement of the wholesale electricity marketplace. Our electrical grid has served us well for more than 100 years, and we are working to ensure it continues for many years to come. These technologies are also physically different, and are used and manipulated differently on the power grid as a result. Map of four north american power grid interconnections.
Click here to download the kakadu jpg2000 standard viewer to view it. Government knows about the vulnerability of the electric grid but refuses to fix, to order a printed copy of guilty knowledge. In june, the new york times reported that the united states is stepping up digital incursions into russias electric power grid. Electricity is generated at power plants and moves through a complex system, sometimes called the grid, of electricity substations, transformers, and power lines that connect electricity producers and consumers. This interactive map shows us electricity usage in real. Thats why our experts are working to strengthen and update the grid with new technologies that help prevent outages, provide for cybersecurity and enable realtime data sharing, among other innovations. Energy graph provides interactive online power grid maps for open access. Massachusetts electric dba national grid, municipal electricity providers by municipality commonwealth of massachusetts source. It also highlights a number of areas in which policy changes, focused research and demonstration, and the collection and sharing of important data can facilitate meeting. Petroleum prices, supply and demand information from the energy information administration eia official energy statistics from the u. The transmission system must be flexible enough, every second of every day, to accommodate the nations growing demand for.
This redundancy helps prevent transmission line or power plant failures from causing interruptions in service to retail customers. As a whole, the electric power industry supports more than 7 million jobs in communities across the united states. Weve launched the new hourly electric grid monitor, an extensive upgrade of this tool. A power plant can have one or more generators, and some generators have the ability to use more than one type of fuel. Read chapter 9 electricity transmission and distribution. Green power markets are just a part of the larger energy market in the united states. The future of the electric grid mit energy initiative. Tennet manages the highvoltage grid in the netherlands and large parts of germany. How the electricity grid works union of concerned scientists. Click here, or on the graphic to the left to go directly to the usgs map locator and download application.
In the united states, the power system consists of more than 7,300 power plants, nearly 160,000 miles of highvoltage power lines, and millions of lowvoltage power lines and distribution transformers, which connect 145 million customers. When you have eliminated the javascript, whatever remains must be an empty page. A system of synchronized power providers and consumers, connected by transmission and distribution lines and operated by one or more control centers. A vast network of power plants, transmission lines, and distribution centers together make up the u. This feature classshapefile represents electric power transmission lines. The eastern interconnection reaches from central canada eastward to the atlantic coast excluding quebec, south to florida and west to the foot of the rockies excluding most of texas. Electrical grid is the means through which power is generated, transmitted, and distributed to the end user. Click here to download the kakadu jpg2000 standard viewer to view it see several interactive views of the us electricity grid current and proposed and related generation sites via this page at. To view a full pdf copy of the above briefing, to view a full pdf copy of guilty knowledge.
We update and add countries to this list, and we may use your link. The california energy commission develops and maintains maps and geospatial information on californias energy infrastructure and related activities. It includes energy mix data, greater geographical detail, and a fullycustomizable dashboard. For a description of all the features of gissurfer that support. Energy information administration eia official energy statistics from the u. The links below will take you from the cec web site.
Interconnection maps are shown of north america right and europe below left. The us topo series is provided in geopdf format which can be actively used in electronic form with a gps unit, or printed to hard copy. Map of united states of america electricity grid united states of. Securing the electric grid virtually every community across the us has a power distribution. United states maps energy information administration. Tennet transmits electricity at 110,000 volts 110 kv and higher. An official website of the united states government.
In 2014, fossil fuels like coal, natural gas, and petroleum liquids accounted for 67 percent of u. Government makes surprise move to secure power grid. The map is displayed by gissurfer which is a general purpose web map based on the leaflet map api application program interface. Use code practicalengineering to get an extra month for free. National transmission grid study iii how this study was conducted the national energy policy plan directed the u. Includes sheet index, boundary map, grid information, and guide to numbered features. The national power grid doesnt exist there is actually no national power grid that exists, but.
The north american power grid is a network of networks that delivers electricity from where it is generated to the homes, businesses, and communities who use it. Usng data are available, usually in gis shapefile format, from the national geospatialintelligence agency nga and from other providers, such as sharedgeo, that hosts data created by the usng national implementation center tunic at delta state university. Hackers gain direct access to us power grid controls hackers who hit american utilities this summer had the power to cause blackouts, symantec says. Here you will find national energy grid maps hvachvdc transmission maps of many countries, with an overview and links to indepth energy reports. Hackers gain direct access to us power grid controls wired. Electricity is delivered to consumers through a complex network. Jan 14, 2020 the connection of several generating stations in a network of particular transmission voltage level is commonly known as electrical grid system.
Electric grid the nations electricity grid is facing a crisis its outdated and unprepared for increasing demand and a future that includes more renewable. Wall street journal this book, about our aging electrical grid, fits in one of my favorite genres. This map of the usa shows the 3 main grids which distribute electrical power across the nation. An electrical grid, electric grid or power grid, is an interconnected network for delivering. Books about mundane stuff that are actually fascinating. Most local grids are interconnected for reliability and commercial purposes, forming larger, more dependable networks. The electrical power grid that powers north america is divided into multiple wide area synchronous grids.
The electrical grid is the electrical power system network comprised of the generating plant, the transmission lines, the substation, transformers, the distribution lines and the consumer. This provides the benefit of interconnection without the need to synchronize an even wider area. National public radio an interactive map from national public radio visualizes the u. Member company service territories produced by edison electric institute. Mar 16, 2017 an analysis shows the electric grid will need hundreds of billions of dollars over the next decade just to keep things as they are. Aging infrastructure, combined with a rise in domestic electricity consumption, has forced experts to critically examine the status and health of the nations electrical systems. Aging and unstable, the nations electrical grid is the weakest link in her new book, the grid, gretchen bakke argues that the underfunded power grid is incapable of taking the u. The electrical grid is the electrical power system network comprised of the generating plant, the transmission lines, the substation, transformers, the. Given these factors, a broad vision and an accompanying road map are. Highvoltage transformer substations congressional research service 1 introduction1 the electric utility industry operates as an integrated system of generation, transmission, and distribution facilities to deliver electric power to consumers.
The patterns of our lives add up to a varying demand for electricity by hour, day, and season, which is why the management of the grid is both complicated and vital for our everyday. United states national grid federal geographic data. The electric grid delivers electricity from points of generation to consumers, and the electricity delivery network functions via two primary systems. Local electricity grids are interconnected to form larger networks for reliability and commercial purposes. You can turn on the usng capabilities from within the cube icon. Reviews the grid is a lucid and thoughtprovoking book. Maps of power generation, bulk transmission power grid, scheduled and current outages, market congestions, and many more give easytouse views of power industry for both general public and the professionals. Designed to be joined with sheet twentynine palms west. Energy information administration eia the page does not exist for. Generating station network of extrahigh voltage lines that connect to the transmission network. In the continental united states, the electric power grid consists of three systemsthe eastern interconnect, the western interconnect, and the texas interconnect. National energy grid map index geni global electricity grid. Links to data sources are provide below and organized by fema regions and usng grid zones. Although most of us take the power grid for granted, its anything but simple.
There are 450,000 miles 724,205 kilometers of highvoltage power lines and 160,000 miles 257,500 kilometers of overhead transmission lines in the united states connecting electrical power plants to homes and businesses source. This public information is accessible through the cloudbased arcgis hub, arcgis online, pdf maps, and interactive web maps links below. United states electricity industry primer department of energy. Map of united states of america electricity grid united. It includes information on voltages, and ac alternating current and dc direct current lines. North american power grid canadian electricity association. How america could go dark dozens of breakins examined by the wall street journal show how orders to secure the power grid have still left tens of thousands of utility substations vulnerable to. Explore how cooperatives play a vital role in the electric sector and in their communities with our datadriven coop facts and figures infographic pdf for more data. Doubleclick a result to view a list of maps for the selected county.