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fuel coke discovered
Discovered that the roasting process used to make charcoal from wood could be adapted to coal. This resulted in an extremelyhot-burning fuel, named coke -
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history of energy
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coal production begings
First Commercial coal production begins from mines around Richmone, 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. -
Albert Einstein Publishes Paper
Albert Einstein publishes the first theoretical paper describing the photoelectric effect. -
Hoover Dam Built
The world's largest hydroelectric power plant is built -
Santa Barbara Oil Spill
Santa Barbara Oil Spill draws national attention. -
Congree Passes Hydrogen Power Act
Congress passes act to stimulate development of hydrogen power. -
Wind Energy Development
The first framework for wind energy development on U.S. outer continental shelf is announced. -
Geothermal Energy Development Plan
U.S. announces $467 million in recovery act funding for solar energy and geothermal energy development
