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Energy Timeline
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Coal Production
Commercial coal production begins in the United States near Richmond, Virginia. -
Oil
Edward Drake first drills oil in Titusville, Pennsylvania. His findings were collected in an old bathtub. -
Coal-Powered Power Plant
Thomas Edison starts the first coal-powered power plant in New York City. It supplied electricity for lighting houses. -
Liquefied Natural Gas Plant
The first liquefied natural gas plant opens in West Virginia. -
Petroleum Refinery
The nation's first modern petroleum refinery was founded by Shell in Martinez, California. -
Oil Field
Oil is discovered in Signal Hill, California by Shell. This oil field became the most prolific in United States history. -
Nuclear Power Plant
The first commercial nuclear power plant goes into service in Shippingport, Pennsylvania. It produces energy by splitting apart atoms of uranium. -
Solar One
The University of Delaware builds Solar One,one of the world's first photovoltaic residences. -
Fuel Cells
The U.S. space program successfully uses fuel cells on board two spacecrafts: The Gemini and Apollo. -
Alternative Energy Sources
President Bush calls for greater use of alternative energies in his State of Union Address.
