5.8 Energy Timeline - Abraham Hong

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    Energy in the United States of America

  • Commercial production of coal begins in the United States near Richmond, Virginia.

    Commercial production of coal begins in the United States near Richmond, Virginia.
    Commercial production of coal begins in the United States near Richmond, Virginia.

  • Benjamin Franklin discovers lightning is electricity.

    Benjamin Franklin discovers lightning is electricity.

  • Michael Farady creates the first electric motor.

    Michael Farady creates the first electric motor.

  • Edwin Drake drills oil in Titusville, Pennsylvania for the first time.

    Edwin Drake drills oil in Titusville, Pennsylvania for the first time.

  • Wood becomes the most popular fuel for heating homes and cooking.

    Wood becomes the most popular fuel for heating homes and cooking.

  • The first hydroelectric power station opens in Wisconsin.

    The first hydroelectric power station opens in Wisconsin.

  • Poul La Cour builds the first windmill.

    Poul La Cour builds the first windmill.

  • Henry Ford introduces the first successful car that runs on gasoline.

    Henry Ford introduces the first successful car that runs on gasoline.

  • The first liquified natural gas plant opens in West Virginia.

    The first liquified natural gas plant opens in West Virginia.

  • Solar cells are invented to convert energy from the Sun.

    Solar cells are invented to convert energy from the Sun.

  • The first commercial nuclear power plant starts operating in Shippingport, Pennsylvania.

    The first commercial nuclear power plant starts operating in Shippingport, Pennsylvania.