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U.S. Department of Energy
Shortages in natural gas and oil, lead to the creation of the U.S. Department of Energy to focus on U.S. energy consumption. -
No drilling in National Artictic Wildlife Refuge!
The U.S. House of Representatives prevents drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge -
Worst Coal Ask Spill - Tennesse
The worst coal ash spill in U.S. history, releasing 1.3 million cubic meters of harmful ash. -
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
How much energy does the U.S. use?The act invests billions of dollars towards grants and fundings of renewable energy sources in the U.S. -
Modernize Energy Grid
This 3.4 billion dollar investment is to make the U.S. energy system stronger and more efficient. This is the largest energy grid update in U.S. history. -
BP Oil Sill
BP causes the largest oil spill in U.S. history in the coast of Louisiana. Thousands of animals were affected by the spillage and 11 crew members died. -
World's Largest Solar Power Plant
The U.S. starts the world's largest concentrated solar power plant, Ivanpah. This plant produces enough energy to power 94k average American homes. -
Cut in Fossil Fuel Use
Global investors decide to reduce fossil fuel use in large cities like New York City and Seattle. -
Clean Power Plan!
Barack Obama announces his Clean Power Plan. His plan will put restrictions on carbon dioxide emmisions. This will reduce coal usage and encourage alternative energy sources.
Clean Power Plan Explained -
World's First Wind Farm
Built in New Hampshire, the farm consisted of 20 turbines. Unfortunately, the project failed after a few years of opporation.
