Energy Use in the US

Discovery of Static Electricity

Jan 1, 600

Static electricity was discovered in 600 BCE
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Electricity Coined

Jan 1, 1600

William Gilbert coined the term electricity in 1600.
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Benjamin Franklin Experiment

Jan 1, 1752

Benjamin Franklin proved the theory that static electricity and lightning were the same in 1752.
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First Electric Battery

Jan 1, 1800

Alessandro Volta invents the first electric battery.
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Electric Motor Invented

Jan 1, 1837

Thomas Davenport invented the electric motor in 1837.

Lightbulb Invented

Jan 1, 1879

Thomas Edison invented an improved lightbulb in 1879.
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AC Electrical System

Jan 1, 1888

Nikola Tesla invents the AC electrical system.
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All Coal Power Plant

Jan 1, 1921

Power plant becomes the first to be run solely on coal.
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Hoover Dam Built

Jan 1, 1936

The Hoover Dam was completed in 1936.
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Nuclear Power

Jan 1, 1954

The first nuclear power plant generates electricity.
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