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Coal first used in US
Coal was mostly used for energy for trains -
Industrial Revolution
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. -
Streelights are first gas lit
The first streetlights lit with gas make their way to America -
Thomas Edison makes coal burning power factory
Thomas Edison creates a coal burning factory in New York City that will provide heat and energy to households. -
Wood is used alot during this time
People utilized wood during this time, especially during the war when there were resource shortages. -
Oil becomes popular in the US
As more and more people were able to afford and buy vehicles for themselves, the oil industry boomed -
The first nuclear powerplant is created
The first nuclear powerplant, located in Pennsylvania, is created -
Nuclear power replaces hydropower
Nuclear power takes the spot of the second largest energy producing alternative energy source, replacing the hydropower industry. -
First electric car
The first electric car is constructed and put into use. -
Bush wants mroe alternative energy
President George W. Bush calls for more attention to be paid to alternative sources of energy
