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When did the first public power stations using electric generators open in London and New York City?
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The first public power station employing an electric generator began operation in London in January 1882. A second such station opened later that same year in New York City, specifically the Pearl Street Station, which became operative on September 4, 1882. Both of these early facilities utilized direct current (DC) systems.123