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Coal
Coal use began near Richmond, Virginia. -
Industrial Revolution
Economy changed to a machine based economy. -
Electric Plant
Thomas Edison built the first electric plant in New York. -
Wind Turbines
The first commercial wind turbines sold to generate electricity on some remote farms. -
U.S. Satellite
The very first U.S. satellite goes into orbit. -
Depeartment of Energy
The U.S. Department of Energy was created, due to the Department of Energy Organization Act being signed. -
Nuclear Energy
Nuclear energy replaces hydropower as the second largest source of energy in the US. -
Electric Car
The first electric car was invented. -
Alternative Fuels
President Bush calls for geater use of alternative fuels, in the State of the Union address. -
American Recovery and Reinstatement Act
This act of 2009 contains billions and billions of dollars for renewable energy, as well as energy efficiency developments.
