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The history of electricity in America
15:59 - 21:08 (05:09)
This episode explores the early days of electrification in America, including FDR’s push to pass the Federal Power Act of 1935 which regulated the powerful electric utilities and the development of a wholesale power market.
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The earliest power grids were built in the 1880s and were very local and specific.
15:59 - 16:56 (00:57)
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The earliest power grids were built in the 1880s and were very local and specific. The battle between Edison's DC system and Tesla's AC system was won by Tesla largely due to financial backing from George Westinghouse.
ChapterThe history of electricity in America
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Franklin D. Roosevelt's push to electrify America led to the passing of the Federal Power Act of 1935, which created a leash on the powerful holding companies running electricity in the United States and allowed the independent grid to begin developing.
16:56 - 21:08 (04:11)
Summary
Franklin D. Roosevelt's push to electrify America led to the passing of the Federal Power Act of 1935, which created a leash on the powerful holding companies running electricity in the United States and allowed the independent grid to begin developing. This led to the development of a wholesale power market, but one of the challenges was meeting the expectation of providing power on demand 24/7.