In 1920 , Congress authorized Murray to head a study undertaken by the United States Geological Survey for the establishment of a large - scale electric power grid in the industrial northeast .
William S. Murray was an engineer with much experience in electric power systems and generation .
In 1920 , Congress authorized engineer to head a study undertaken by the United States Geological Survey for the establishment of a large - scale electric power grid in the industrial northeast .
William S. Murray was an engineer with much experience in electric power systems and generation .