Electric Utility Glossary
Author: A.C. Skip Collier, BS Engineering, Senior Electric Utility Training Instructor
Last Update Published: 2025
The following electric utility glossary comes from a specialized electric utility training class taken by professional around the U.S. and Canada. The glossary is a great resource for any utility professionals and for those who are interested in learning more about electric utility topics and systems.
The process of generating electricity and then sending that electricity through the transmission and distribution system is complicated. It relies on numerous specialized professionals in different occupations and a variety of equipment, infrastructure and services. Depending on the location, a utility may require different standards. Depending on the business model, there are also different types of utilities. As such, the utility industry includes a tremendous variety of electric terms, words, phrases, acronyms and professional jargon.
The following electric utility glossary covers over 250 terms and definitions.
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