In the United States, there are more than 22,000 electric generators on about 10,000 electric power plants connected to an intricate system that brings us power. When most people flip on a light switch, they don’t think about where their power came from or how it got there.

In fact, most consumers of electricity aren’t aware of what congestion is or how it impacts power being supplied to their homes or businesses. However, for municipalities, cooperatives, and other power suppliers, managing congestion is a key piece of the puzzle.