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First Electric plant built
first electirc plant built by Thomas Edison in New York http://alternativeenergy.procon.org/view.timeline.php?timelineID=000015#1800-1899 -
World's First Geothermal District Heating System Built
World's first geothermal district heating system built in Boise, Idaho http://alternativeenergy.procon.org/view.timeline.php?timelineID=000015#1800-1899 -
First Commercial Wind Turbines sold
First commercial wind turbines sold to generate electricity on remote farms http://alternativeenergy.procon.org/view.timeline.php?timelineID=000015#1800-1899 -
The Hoover Dam was Built
The Hoover Dam, the world's largest Hydroelectric plant ,was built. http://alternativeenergy.procon.org/view.timeline.php?timelineID=000015#1800-1899 -
First Nuclear Power Reactor
First nuclear power reactor generated electricity. It was built in Idaho http://alternativeenergy.procon.org/view.timeline.php?timelineID=000015#1800-1899 -
First Commercial Nuclear Power Plant
First commercial nuclear power plant begins operation in Pennsylvania. http://alternativeenergy.procon.org/view.timeline.php?timelineID=000015#1800-1899 -
First U.S. Satellite in Orbit
First U.S. satellite in orbit utilizes solar cells for power. http://alternativeenergy.procon.org/view.timeline.php?timelineID=000015#1800-1899 -
Department of Energy Organization
The Department of Energy Organization Act is signed. This created the U.S. Department of Energy. http://alternativeenergy.procon.org/view.timeline.php?timelineID=000015#1800-1899 -
Chernobyl
Biggest Nuclear accident happens at Chernobyl (the former Soviet Union) http://alternativeenergy.procon.org/view.timeline.php?timelineID=000015#1800-1899 -
American Recovery and Reinstatement Act
American Recovery and Reinstatement Act of 2009 contains billions of dollars for renewable energy and energy efficiency developments http://alternativeenergy.procon.org/view.timeline.php?timelineID=000015#1800-1899
