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The National Academies: Our Energy Sources: Electricity WebsiteThe National Academies: Our Energy Sources: Electricity Website
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National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
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9th - 10th
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The National Academies: Our Energy Sources: Electricity

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Electricity is considered a secondary energy source because it is generated from other sources such as water and wind. Learn about electricity demand in the U.S. as well as the challenges we face in the future to continue to provide electricity to consumers.

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electricity, energy sources

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electric energy, electricity consumption, electricity demand

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