We use electricity every day at home, school, and work. In fact, most people take its existence for granted. But how much do you know about its fascinating history? Below, Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative, an electric company serving Hernandez, NM, and the surrounding area, shares more information.

Origins

Electricity is relatively new compared to other technological advancements. Humans have only used it as a power source for about 250 years. Benjamin Franklin was one of many inventors who experimented with harnessing electricity for everyday use. However, proving lightning was electrical was one of the few discoveries his work accomplished. It wasn’t until 1831 that Michael Faraday, a British scientist, created an electrical current in a wire.

Modern Use

Electricity remained impractical to everyday life until 1879, when Thomas Edison created a light bulb that lasted long enough to illuminate the work he was doing. The following decade brought about public utilities, who sold the resource to average consumers. Initially, one electric company could only power a few blocks of homes and stores. However, the availability and convenience of this utility quickly spread. President Franklin D. Roosevelt helped normalize electricity as a convenience that all Americans could benefit from, not just city dwellers. Today, electricity runs through virtually every street and home in the developed world, making people safer and more productive.

Jemez Mountains Electric Cooperative serves residents across Rio Arriba, Santa Fe, San Juan, McKinley, and Sandoval counties. This electric company has been around since 1947 and is proud to provide this essential utility to their customers at cost-effective prices. They are also known for their superior-quality customer service and dependability. To learn more about their history and services, call (505) 753-2105 or go online today.