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Electricity Info

 

Electricity Process

What is electricity?

Moving Electricity

How does electricity move from source to users?

Generator

How is mechanical energy converted into electricity?

Overview

How is coal used to make electricity?

Coal Handling

Coal Handling is a big part of the electrical process.

Boiler

How and where are boilers used in the electrical process?

Ash System

What happens to ash generated by the process?

Steam Turbine /Generator

Discover the intricate role turbines play in the electrical process.

Condenser

How do condensers affect the electrical process?

Switch Yard

Voltage levels have to be adjusted up or down at certain points in the electrical process.

Electricity Facts Edmonton

Significant dates in Edmonton's electrical history.

 


Edmonton Power Historical Foundation

Hours of operation 2024

We are located on the grounds of the Leduc West Antique Museum. Travel 5 miles west of Leduc on Highway 39. Go north on Range Road 260 (Cohne Dale Road) for about 800 metres and the museum will be on your right. Our museum is now closed for the season, but 2023 was a great year and we are looking forward to an even better 2024. Here are the dates for the major events at Leduc West, when the  Edmonton Power Historical Foundation Museum will also be open:
Spring Swap Meet May 25 & May 26, 2024
LWAS Annual Exposition July 20 & July 21, 2024
Fall Harvest September 7 & September 8, 2024

 

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