After World War II, the growing demand for electricity sparked interest in constructing another power plant supported by the Grand Coulee Dam.
Osceola Energy Inc. sweetened its offer Saturday for the Alamito Company to $158 a share in cash, or $360.2 million, in the bidding war for the Tucson, Ariz., electricity wholesaler.
The project's initial purpose was irrigation, but the onset of World War II created a high demand for electricity, mainly for aluminum production and for the development of nuclear weapons at the Hanford Site.
A number of people supported the scheme as it would help meet the increasing demand for electricity and provide much needed jobs in the post-depression, post-war economy of Britain.
It must respond to the legitimate aspirations of its people: for speedy and impartial justice, for education, for electricity and water and basic services, and — crucially — for a say in what wars are fought in their name.
The boxcars are wired for electricity.
For electricity that's easy.
Demand for electricity shot up.
The Karāchi Electric Supply Corporation is responsible for electricity services.
