[MostlyStable]

For a much more in depth history, see the series by the Construction Physics substack:

https://www.construction-physics.com/p/the-birth-of-the-grid

https://www.construction-physics.com/p/the-grid-part-ii-the-...

https://www.construction-physics.com/p/the-dream-of-deregula...

https://www.construction-physics.com/p/the-grid-part-iv-the-...

[mcbishop]

I enjoyed the series, thanks. I forget that in the early 20th century, the electric-grid build out was exciting bleeding-edge work. ...A good place for strong technical minds to go.