This course provides an introductory overview of the components and functions of the three sectors of the electric delivery system: generation, transmission, and distribution. This module is also included in the learning path, Electric System Fundamentals.

Course Objectives:

• Distinguish between the three key sectors of generation, transmission, and distribution;
• Differentiate between the characteristics of each sector;
• Identify how reliability, cost, and risks are considered in the planning process for each sector;
• Analyze the applicability of different generation options to various system needs;
• Recall how generation, transmission and distribution system are designed;
• Identify where reliability and outage problems are most likely to occur and the impact of problems at various points in the grid.