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Coal Production
The first commercial coal production starts in Richmond, Virginia. -
Natural Gas
The first natural gas well is drilled in the US. -
Windmills
Windmills start to become popular tools for water pumping out west. -
Petroleum
John D. Rockefeller makes petroleum a major energy source for the United States. -
Electricity
The first electric plant was build by Thomas Edison in New York. -
Electric Windmill
The first windmill to generate electricity was built in Cleveland, Ohio. -
Oil
Modern oil is started in Texas. -
Geothermal Power
The first geothermal power plant is built in California. -
The Hoover Dam
The largest hydroelectric power plant in the world is built. -
Nuclear Power
The first nuclear reactor to generate power is built in Idaho. -
