-
Coal was mostly used for energy for trains
-
Although it began in Britain, the Industrial Revoution moved the US away from agricultural living and towards the booming factory life. This led to more energy use.
-
The first streetlights lit with gas make their way to America
-
Thomas Edison creates a coal burning factory in New York City that will provide heat and energy to households.
-
People utilized wood during this time, especially during the war when there were resource shortages.
-
As more and more people were able to afford and buy vehicles for themselves, the oil industry boomed
-
The first nuclear powerplant, located in Pennsylvania, is created
-
Nuclear power takes the spot of the second largest energy producing alternative energy source, replacing the hydropower industry.
-
The first electric car is constructed and put into use.
-
President George W. Bush calls for more attention to be paid to alternative sources of energy
