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Info Event: The Grid: From Generation to Your Meter by the City of Columbia Electric Utility

Ever wonder how electricity actually gets from a power plant to your home? Columbia Water & Light is offering a behind-the-scenes look at how the local electric grid works during this free educational event.

City staff will explain how electricity is generated, transmitted, and delivered throughout Columbia, along with how the community’s interconnected grid helps keep power flowing reliably.

Event Details

πŸ“… June 25, 2026

πŸ“ Activity & Recreation Center (ARC)

Choose from two sessions:

  • 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

What You’ll Learn

  • How electricity travels from generation facilities to your meter
  • How the electric grid functions within Columbia
  • Why interconnectivity is important for reliability
  • The role Columbia Water & Light plays in maintaining local power service
  • Opportunities to ask questions directly to utility staff

This event is a great fit for homeowners, students, anyone interested in infrastructure, or residents who simply want a better understanding of the systems that power everyday life in Columbia.

Advance registration is required, and seats can be reserved through the City of Columbia registration link.

Register here.

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