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