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To help you understand the key issues facing our industry, please use the following glossary of terms:  

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E
An electrical symbol for volts.

Economics

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Edison Smart Connect
SCE's smart metering program featuring a digital meter with a two-way communication system that lets customers view energy use information from a computer, cell phone or other device and allows them to program smart appliances and make informed decisions about electricity use.

Efficiency
The ratio of the amount of power or work obtained from a machine and the amount of power used to operate it.

Electrical Codes
Rules and regulations for the installation and operation of electrical devices and currents which state the minimum safety conditions.

Electrical Engineering

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Electrical Engineering

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Electrical Engineering, emphasis Power

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Electricity
Invisible energy capable of moving 186,000 miles per second. It is a natural phenomenon. It is magnetic, colorless, weightless, and odorless. It has no size and it will give off static.

Electrodrive
Vehicles powered by electricity. SCE has the nation’s largest and most advanced electric vehicle (EV) fleet. The company is joining with Ford Motor Co., to explore ways to make electric transportation more accessible to consumers, reduce petroleum-related emissions and improve the cost-effectiveness of the nation’s electricity grid.

Learn more about Electric Transportation.


EMF (Electric Magnetic Field)

Electric and magnetic fields are created by both natural and man-made sources. A thunderstorm can create very intense electric fields in the millions of volts. When lightning strikes, a magnetic field results from the electrical current flow. Another natural source is the earth's magnetic field. Manmade sources include household or building wiring, electrical appliances and electric power transmission and distribution facilities.

Learn more about EMF.

Energy Services Provider (ESP)
An ESP provides electric power and ancillary services (including, but not limited to, aggregators, brokers and marketers, but excluding utilities) to an end-use customer. An end-use customer can act as its own ESP as long as it meets all requirements for an ESP.

ESP - Electric Service Provider
Electric Service Provider. A third party from whom you can purchase Direct Access services, like electricity generation.


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