Energy timeline

By kaylapulliam
  • Apr 16, 1572

    Benjamin Franklin tying key to kite in storm

    Benjamin Franklin tying key to kite in storm
    discovers proved that static electricity and lightning were the same, and paved tthe way for electricity

  • Thomas Davenport invented the electric motor,

    Thomas Davenport invented the electric motor,
    used in most electrical appliances today.

  • Thomas Edison invented an incandescent light bulb

    Thomas Edison invented an incandescent light bulb
    could be used for about 40 hours without burning out. By 1880 his bulbs could be used for 1200 hours.

  • The first hydroelectric station opened in Wisconsin.

    The first hydroelectric station opened in Wisconsin.

  • The first use of a large windmill to generate electricity was built by inventor Charles Brush

    The first use of a large windmill to generate electricity was built by inventor Charles Brush
    He used the windmill to charge batteries in the cellar of his home in Cleveland, Ohio. Date is approxmated, it was winter of 88

  • First power line between USA and Canada at Niagra Falls

    First power line between USA and Canada at Niagra Falls

  • First successful gas turbine (France)

    First successful gas turbine (France)
    Date is not known

  • Federal Power Commission (FPC).

    Federal Power Commission (FPC).

  • World’s first nuclear power plant (Russia) started generating electricity

    World’s first nuclear power plant (Russia) started generating electricity

  • Shippingport Reactor in Pennsylvania was the first nuclear power plant to provide electricity to customers in the U.S.

    Shippingport Reactor in Pennsylvania was the first nuclear power plant to provide electricity to customers in the U.S.