Power/Electricity

[gmsh1964]

I understand what the Factory does, it gets better with Power.

So what are the Coal/Hydro/Nuke things? I mean, are they three different sources of Power/Electricity and that is it?

Should I build all three?

Does Power/Electricity from these help things other then the Factory?

I am unsure what is going on there?

Thanks,

[Kidinnu]

Three different sources of power.

Coal is cheapest and available first, but adds unhealthiness. Hydro is safe, but priciest (?) and only available along rivers. Nuke plants occasionally melt down (disappear?).

[Dis]

and what about 3 gorges dam. I've been meaning to ask this.

I did a test and built a coal plant before the dam was completed. And the dam appeared to enhance my production even more.

I figured it was like civ3 and gave a hyrdro plant in every city. But I seem to get a double bonus from a coal plant, and 3 gorges dam. Maybe a bug?

I'm still a little confused about this electricity thing.

[Addled Platypus]

you can only have one of the three

you can always change you mind and build what suits your fancy

[Firecrak]

You can build all 3, but it makes no sense to do so.

[gmsh1964]

gotcha! thanks