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First Commercial coal production begins from mines around Richmone, VA.
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The windmill becomes popular water pumping tool of western homesteaders and railroad builders.
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Kerosene begins to replace other lamp fuels.
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John D. Rockefeller forms Standard Oil and develops petroleum as a major energy source in the U.S.
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A Federal law is established to control pollution from oil industries.
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The world's largest hydroelectric power plant is built.
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Plans announced to build FutureGen, the world's first zero emmision power plant.
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The first framework for wind energy development is announced.
