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Electricity 101. Electricity 101. Elizabeth Souder, Staff Writer The Dallas Morning News 214-977- 8163 esouder @dallasnews.com. The olden days of regulation. Dallas Power & Light, 1907; DMN file photo.
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Electricity101 Electricity 101 Elizabeth Souder, Staff Writer The Dallas Morning News 214-977-8163 esouder@dallasnews.com
The olden days of regulation Dallas Power & Light, 1907; DMN file photo
Regulated utilities may charge rates to cover their costs and their capital investment plus a return. Dallas Power & Light, 1952 DMN file photo
How a lump of coal becomes light Source: Department of Energy website
Transmissionlines carry electricity from power plants. Distributionlines carry electricity to consumers. DMN file photo
As power companies migrate to digital meters, they face consumer fears about security, health issues and cost. DMN file photo
Questions? • Elizabeth Souder, Staff Writer • The Dallas Morning News • 214-977-8163 esouder@dallasnews.com