How Electricity is Made

Idaho Power uses machines called generators to convert energy from the flow of the Snake River into electricity we can use to power our everyday lives. When you flip the switch, the energy that powers your home or business is generated, transmitted and distributed to you almost instantaneously!

[philadelphiawalksptsd]

and how did humans realize they could do this? and why these transformer stops along the way, or conversions? There's always a mystery somewhere for us normal people wondering without full on knowledge.

[albertoacosta]

Never have I asked myself how, now I appreciate this stuff we take for granted I need to learn more

[philadelphiawalksptsd]

And, how can it affect people's health if used the wrong way? Like, the idea of dirty electricity? Could we feel nausea should we be near high voltage? etc. or misuse of tasers at a lower voltage etc.

[christiansoldier]

That's one way, , but I know a better way

[boldenfamily]

why are being charged to use it when its practically free to generate it.
All we should pay for is things like using their wires and their equipment to get the electricity to our homes.

[themanwithnothingtolose]

It's pronounced "Tur - Byne" not "Tur - Bin"
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[Bastista]

It's not 'turbin", it's turBINE.