utility grid

[ˈjuːtɪləti ɡrɪd]
nounpl: utility grids
rede de distribuição de energia
1. An interconnected network of electrical power lines and equipment that delivers electricity from generators to consumers
The utility grid supplies power to millions of households across the region.
A rede de distribuição de energia fornece eletricidade para milhões de residências na região.
2. The infrastructure system managed by utility companies for transmitting and distributing electricity, gas, or water
A power outage affected the entire utility grid in the city.
Uma queda de energia afetou toda a rede de distribuição da cidade.
In Brazil, energy infrastructure is a significant topic due to hydroelectric dependency and regional blackout concerns. The term 'rede de distribuição de energia' is commonly used in news, technical discussions, and government policy. In the USA, 'utility grid' is the standard industry term used by power companies and regulatory agencies. The concept has become increasingly important with discussions about renewable energy integration and modernizing infrastructure.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
power gridelectrical griddistribution networktransmission network
Antonyms / Antônimos
off-grid systemisolated system

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rede de distribuição de energia
Standard term used throughout Brazil for the electrical distribution network
Rio de Janeiro
rede de distribuição
Shortened form commonly used in technical and everyday contexts
São Paulo
rede elétrica
More general term for electrical network, often used interchangeably
Portugal
rede de distribuição elétrica
Portuguese usage emphasizes 'elétrica' (electrical) more explicitly

Related Words

blackoutpower outageelectrical infrastructuresubstationtransformersmart gridmicrogrid

Related Idioms & Phrases

connected to the grid
go off the grid
grid failure
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