Electricity Use . Most people do not realize that whenever they use electricity they are probably also using coal. Electricity use is the foundation for much of our way of life. Most communication is based on it. Most machines, other than vehicles, are powered by electric motors.
Lighting is universally electric.
Less visible are the myriad industrial processes that use electricity. Most recent is the rising tide of electronic devices, including computers, as essential elements of living. It is beyond the scope of this site to go into the details of electricity use. Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association - professional and trade association representing producers, manufacturers and users of communications, electronic intelligence and information systems. Association for Local Telecommunications Services - ALTS is the national industry association created in 1987 to promote local telecommunications competition.