Collocations for electricity - noun
ADJ.
high-voltage, low-voltage | mains | static | off-peak
We run the washing machine at night because off-peak electricity is much cheaper.
We run the washing machine at night because off-peak electricity is much cheaper.
VERB + ELECTRICITY
generate, produce | provide, supply
The hydroelectric plant provides electricity for half the island''s population.
The hydroelectric plant provides electricity for half the island''s population.
conduct
Metals conduct electricity well.
Metals conduct electricity well.
be powered by, use | cut off, disconnect
Her electricity was cut off when she didn''t pay her bill.
Her electricity was cut off when she didn''t pay her bill.
save
I switched the light off to save electricity.
I switched the light off to save electricity.
ELECTRICITY + VERB
flow
Electricity flows through the wires in the circuit.
Electricity flows through the wires in the circuit.
ELECTRICITY + NOUN
bill
Insulating your house could cut your electricity bill by half.
Insulating your house could cut your electricity bill by half.
charges, costs, prices
a 10% drop in electricity prices
a 10% drop in electricity prices
meter | board, company, industry | supply | grid
The village will soon be connected to the national electricity grid.
The village will soon be connected to the national electricity grid.
consumption, demand | generator | pylon | cable, line, wire