[eli5] In most movie adaptions of apocalyptic scenarios the power in every building disappears, is this accurate, if so where would the power in the national grid go?
Power is generated in power plants. Without people to operate those plants, they stop generating power. If the plants stop generating power, then power stops being put into the grid.
Power is generated in power plants. Without people to operate those plants, they stop generating power. If the plants stop generating power, then power stops being put into the grid.