10 Historical Energy Events

  • First Steam Engine

    First Steam Engine
    The first Steam Engine is invented.
  • Electricity Breakthrough

    Electricity Breakthrough
    Benjamin Franklin proves that lightning and static electricity are remotely similar by tying a key onto a kite. This breakthrough set the foundation for future energy breakthroughs.
  • First Electric Motor

    First Electric Motor
    Michael Faraday converts electrical energy into mechanical by electromagnetic techniques.
  • Telegraph

    Telegraph
    Samuel Morse invents the electric telegraph as a means to transport messages long distances. Morse code is invented as well.
  • Battery

    Battery
    Alessandro Volta creates the first battery, hence the word "Voltage" becoming known.
  • Light

    Light
    The first electric light bulb is created by Thomas Edison.
  • Henry Ford

    Henry Ford
    The model T is created by Henry Ford, This vehicle was able to run on gas, ethanol, or both of them together.
  • Geothermal Plant

    Geothermal Plant
    The first Geothermal Power Plant is invented.
  • Hoover Dam

    Hoover Dam
    The Hoover Dam is opened to the public. It becomes a more reliable method to obtaining cleaner energy.
  • Hydroelectric Power Plant

    Hydroelectric Power Plant
    In Appleton, Wisonsin, the first Hydroelectric Power Plant is created on the Fox River.