Introduction Electrical grid refers to the interconnection of networks that is made for the transmission of electricity from source to consumers. The grid consists of transmission lines, generating stations and distribution lines. The country’s electrical grid encompasses the interconnections of other smaller systems that transmit electricity across the country. States in the Rocky Mountains are covered by the Western Interconnections. Eastern interconnections also cover states found on the eastern side. Most of the Texas is covered by the Texas interconnected system. The Past Grid Electrical grid in the country emerged long time ago as early as in the 1880’s. When the electrical grid emerged in the country, the systems were localized and few. An electric system that was complete was first launched in New York City in 1882. This station was referred to as the Pearl Street Station. The system connected a hundred volt generator by burning of coal in order to light a number of hundred lamps in the neighboring areas. A few years later, other improved systems were launched across the country. Alternating current (AC) and the direct current (DC) were the two most used systems in the early days (“Burn: The Electricity Grid: A History, An Energy Journal” par. 2). Thomas Edison came up with the direct current. Electricity usually flows in one direction and in complete circuit in DC. On the other hand, electricity flows back and forth in alternating current. William Stanley, Jr. became the first to mount an alternating current on a generator. Alternating current has the advantage of transmitting power as high voltage as well as converting it to low voltage so as to make it possible to serve individual consumers (“Burn: The Electricity Grid: A History, An Energy Journal” par. 3). There was increased competition during the years 1800s due to the increase in the number of DC and AC grid companies in the country that competed against each other. The government had to institute some regulations in order to control the grid system during then. Despite having the regulations put in place, several business persons ended up creating powerful monopolies. It was during the Great Depression that Federal regulations and other projects through the Tennessee Valley Authority provided electricity to rural areas (“Burn: The Electricity Grid: A History, An Energy Journal” par. 4). By the year 1930, proper establishment of electric utilities were made in the country. Various electricity components were provided the electric utilities. That kind of electricity system was referred to as the vertically integrated utility because it was a regulated monopoly. In addition, several other power plants were built across the nation as well as the enlargement of the distribution and transmission lines. Larger plants were built as electricity became more widespread, in order to aid in the provision of electricity. Again, bigger transmission lines were established in order to enhance electricity transmission to long distances. The year 1978 saw the passing of the Public Utilities Regulatory Policies Act. This made it possible for non-utility owned power points to sell electricity, thereby opening the door for privatiz