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Energy Events in the U.S.
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Light Bulb
Thomas Edison invents the light bulb. -
Commercial Solar Water Heaters
Commercial solar water heaters begin to appear in the 1890s in the U.S. -
Federal Water Power Act
The first Federal Water Power Act is in 1901. -
Roosevelt Dam
The Roosevelt Dam is constructed in Arizona. -
Hoover Dam
The Hoover Dam is created for hydroelectric power. -
First Commercial Solar Cell
The first commercial solar cell is made available to the public at $300 per watt. -
Vanguard I
The Vanguard I is the first satellite to use solar energy to generate electricity. -
OIl Crisis
Arab members of OPEC proclaim an oil embargo on the U.S. -
Energy Crisis
A dramatic increase in oil prices in the U.S. -
Luz Co.
Los Angeles company, Luz Co., produces 95% of the world's solar-based electricity.