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National Electric Light Association

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The National Electric Light Association (NELA) was a national trade association including the operators of central power generation stationss and interested individuals. Founded in 1885 by G. S. Bowen Terry and Charles A. Brown, it represented the interests of various private companies involved in the fledgling electric power [[industry.

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