Distribution System Infographic
Produced by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, this infographic visually explains the major components of an electric distribution system from substations and feeder lines to transformers, switches, and customer meters. It shows how electricity is routed from the transmission network through the distribution system to end-use customers, highlighting key equipment, voltage levels, and protection devices. The infographic serves as an educational resource for stakeholders seeking a high-level understanding of distribution system architecture and operations.
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TY - DATA
AB - Produced by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, this infographic visually explains the major components of an electric distribution system from substations and feeder lines to transformers, switches, and customer meters. It shows how electricity is routed from the transmission network through the distribution system to end-use customers, highlighting key equipment, voltage levels, and protection devices. The infographic serves as an educational resource for stakeholders seeking a high-level understanding of distribution system architecture and operations.
AU - Initiative, Modernization
DB - C-MIX - Community Microgrid Information Exchange
DP - Open EI | National Laboratory of the Rockies
DO -
KW - Battery energy storage
KW - Solar
KW - Photovoltaics
KW - PV
KW - Diesel generators
KW - Other liquid-fuel generators
KW - Wind energy
KW - Maintenance and operations
KW - Operations
KW - Maintenance
KW - Commissioning
KW - Standards
KW - Interconnection
KW - Protection
KW - Utility integration
KW - Bulk-system Integration
LA - English
DA - 2026/01/01
PY - 2026
PB - U.S. Department of Energy
T1 - Distribution System Infographic
UR - https://cmix.openei.org/submissions/306
ER -
Initiative, Modernization. Distribution System Infographic. U.S. Department of Energy, 1 January, 2026, C-MIX - Community Microgrid Information Exchange. https://cmix.openei.org/submissions/306.
Initiative, M. (2026). Distribution System Infographic. [Data set]. C-MIX - Community Microgrid Information Exchange. U.S. Department of Energy. https://cmix.openei.org/submissions/306
Initiative, Modernization. Distribution System Infographic. U.S. Department of Energy, January, 1, 2026. Distributed by C-MIX - Community Microgrid Information Exchange. https://cmix.openei.org/submissions/306
@misc{CMIX_Dataset_306,
title = {Distribution System Infographic},
author = {Initiative, Modernization},
abstractNote = {Produced by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, this infographic visually explains the major components of an electric distribution system from substations and feeder lines to transformers, switches, and customer meters. It shows how electricity is routed from the transmission network through the distribution system to end-use customers, highlighting key equipment, voltage levels, and protection devices. The infographic serves as an educational resource for stakeholders seeking a high-level understanding of distribution system architecture and operations.},
url = {https://cmix.openei.org/submissions/306},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {C-MIX - Community Microgrid Information Exchange, U.S. Department of Energy, https://cmix.openei.org/submissions/306},
note = {Accessed: 2026-08-06}
}
Details
Data from Jan 1, 2026
Last updated Mar 30, 2026
Submitted Jun 2, 2026
Organization
U.S. Department of Energy
Contact
Modernization Initiative
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