| Show power nerve center R 4 4 the modern electric substation shown in the illustration speaks of progress in the electrical and mining fields it is the nerve center I 1 for the supply and distribution ot of electric power furnished by the utah power light company tor for the operation of 0 the utah copper company just as utahna depend on mining to a great extent as a means of livelihood so the mines themselves depend on electricity tor for development and operation in fact act so important Is electricity that many mines are today operating at a profitable basis that otherwise would be inactive several factors give electricity its mining importance electricity by its own nature makes mining sate safe it also must be dependable and economical an example ot of dependability Is seen in the ex interconnected system ot of the utah power light company where 47 generating 0 plants are tied together to insure steady service it is interesting to note that coal mines where fuel is cheap and plentiful depend on utah power light f tor 0 r economical service mines are nearly per cent electrified B ingham used electric power back in 1898 when the salt lake ladd water and electric power company contracted to furnish service to light 1000 16 candle power lamps utah mines in 1937 usell usel kwh ewh supplied by utah power light in fact industrial power represents 63 per cent of alli all electricity the utility sells th the ne power company in turn employee employ 1500 people and consumed tons of utah coal in the process of at making electricity |
