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  1. Electricity - Wikipedia

    Electricity is the set of physical phenomena associated with the presence and motion of matter possessing an electric charge. Electricity is related to magnetism, both being part of the …

  2. Electricity | Definition, Facts, & Types | Britannica

    Dec 21, 2025 · Electricity, phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electric charges. Electric charge is a fundamental property of matter and is borne by elementary particles. In …

  3. Electricity explained - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

    Mar 26, 2024 · Electricity is both a basic part of nature and one of the most widely used forms of energy. The electricity that we use is a secondary energy source because it is produced by …

  4. Electricity 101 - Department of Energy

    The energy sources we use to make electricity can be renewable (such as wind or solar) or non-renewable, but electricity itself is neither renewable nor non-renewable.

  5. How Electricity Works - HowStuffWorks

    Learn about the basics of electricity, from generators and electrical circuits to voltage and currents.

  6. Electricity Cost in Arvada, CO: 2026 Electric Rates | EnergySage

    Jan 4, 2026 · Residential rates in the U.S. range from 6 ¢/kWh to 71 ¢/kWh depending upon where you live, what types of power plants provide your electricity, and when during the day or …

  7. Electricity - Learn Physics

    Electricity is defined as the flow of electric charge, primarily electrons moving through a conductor. Its primary function is to power countless devices and systems by converting energy into …

  8. How Electricity Works: Basics Explained Simply

    Jun 19, 2024 · Discover how electricity works, from voltage to currents, in this easy-to-understand guide. Learn key concepts of electrical energy.

  9. Electricity Basics | American Public Power Association

    Electricity is the flow of electrical charge. Homes, buildings, and businesses get electricity through an interconnected system that generates, transmits, and distributes electricity – also called the …

  10. Explainer: What is Electricity? - ThoughtCo

    Sep 24, 2018 · Electricity is the flow of electrons, which is a basic and widely used form of energy. Most electricity is generated by converting primary energy sources like coal, natural gas, and …