Development of Energy Usage in America

Bejamin Franklin discovered electricity in lighting

Mar 1, 1752

Bejamin Franklin did an experiment with a lighting rod proving that lighten naturally had electricity.

Train Steam Engine

Mar 1, 1820

The frist train steam engine was used in America.

Erie Canal Completed

Oct 26, 1825

The Erie canal which streched 363 miles was completed connecting the great lakes to the Hudson river. This led to an increase in riverboats (Steam Powered boats)

Thomas Edison Invented Light Bulb

Mar 1, 1878

6 Passanger Electric Car

Mar 1, 1890

The first electric car used in America could reach speeds up to 14 mph.

First Gas Station in America

Mar 1, 1905

The first gas station was opened by Shell in California.

Model T

Mar 1, 1908

First assembly line made car, led to mass production

Invention of Solar Cell

Mar 1, 1941

Russel Ohl invented the solar Cell

Electricity Use in America

Dec 31, 2010

71,496 kWh are used in America every month

6.99 Billion Barrels of Refired Petroleum Used

Dec 31, 2010

In 2010 6.99 Barrel of Refine Petroleum were used in America.