Visualizing The U.S. Electric Grid – Flash infographic piece on NPR site

NPR has a nice informational feature on their site called Visualizing The U.S. Electric Grid.

“The U.S. electric grid is a complex network of independently owned and operated power plants and transmission lines. Aging infrastructure, combined with a rise in domestic electricity consumption, has forced experts to critically examine the status and health of the nation’s electrical systems.”

Really great way to get a quick understanding of how our electrical system works. The site explains proposed expansions to the system for power generated through coal, nuclear, gas and hydro power plants as well as new lines to transfer power created with solar and wind generators.

Specific information for all major power plants

How much and which types of power each state creates

Existing solar power systems