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Coal founded in Virginia
Coal founded in Richmond, VA -
Electrolysis Discovered
Scientists discover that applying electric current to water produced hydrogen and oxygen gases. This was called electrolysis. -
Standard Oil Developed
John D. Rockefeller forms Standard Oil and develops petroleum as a major energy source in the U.S. Standard Oil eventually becomes a monarchy, causing other oil industries to go out of business and being the sole provider of petroleum oil. -
Hoover Dam Built
The world's largest hydroelectric power plant is built. -
U.S. Satellite in Orbit Utilizes Sun Power
The first U.S. satellite in orbit utilized solar cells for power. -
Santa Barbara Oil Spill
Santa Barbara Oil Spill draws national attention. -
Congress passes hydrogen power act
Congress passes act to stimulate development of hydrogen power. -
U.S. prevents drilling oil
U.S. House prevents drilling for oil in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. -
Coal Ash spill in Tennessee
The worst coal ash spill in U.S. history occurs in Kingston, Tennessee. -
Geothermal Energy Development Plan
U.S. announces $467 million in recovery act funding for solar energy and geothermal energy development.
