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The "Free Alcohol Bill" is signed by President Roosevelt to promote the use of alcohol as an alternative to gasoline.
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John D. Grant harnessed geysers to develop the first geothermal power plant in California.
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The Hoover Dam is the world's largest hydroelectric power plant.
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At the time of the second world war, a controlled uranium atom splitting experiment helped understand nuclear energy.
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The first nuclear power reactor to generate electricity was built in Idaho.
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Congress passes the atomic energy act to allow usage and experimentation of atomic energy for peaceful purposes.
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The first US satellite in orbit uses solar cells to produce power
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The geothermal steam act of 1970 allows leasing of federal land for geothermal energy development.
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President Ford signs the law in order to "reduce the impact of severe energy supply interruptions."
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The Federal Surface Mining Control Act is signed to lessen the environmental damage caused by surface mining.
