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Coal Founded in Richmond, VA.
First Commercial coal production begins from mines around Richmone, VA. -
Coal Production Begins
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Windmill Became popular
The windmill becomes popular water pumping tool of western homesteaders and railroad builders. -
Oil Well Drilled
Kerosene begins to replace other lamp fuels. -
Standard Oil Developed
John D. Rockefeller forms Standard Oil and develops petroleum as a major energy source in the U.S. -
Eco-Friendly Laws
A Federal law is established to control pollution from oil industries. -
Hoover Dam Built
The world's largest hydroelectric power plant is built. -
Atomic Energy Act Passed
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FurtureGen Company
Plans announced to build FutureGen, the world's first zero emmision power plant. -
Wind energy Utalized
The first framework for wind energy development is announced.
