Electricity is provided to the campus from two sources.
They build up the voltage of the electricity like a pump builds up pressure in a hose. For K-State, this pressure is needed to get the electricity delivered around the campus. For utility companies, this pressure is needed to get the electricity to the counties they serve and beyond, to interconnect with neighboring areas. Higher voltage is required for factories and institutions using a lot of power, while lower voltage is required for residences. Voltage is carefully measured to suit everyone's needs.