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The world's first commericial geothermal power plant was built in 1911, at the Larderello dry steam field, powering many areas.
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The plant located in Lewiston, New York, diverts water from Niagara Falls and converts it too energy. Named after Robert Moses.
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President jimmy carter delivers his famous energy conservation speech. He also created the department of energy.
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The first U.S. wind farm was created in new hampshire.
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For the first time nuclear energy generated more electricity than oil in the U.S.
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The first solar energy plant was created in dagget california.
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Occured in Prince William Sound, Alaska spilled 260,000 to 750,000 barrels of oil into US waters. Considered to be one of the most devasting human cause enviromental disasters.
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General motors release's the first electric car at the greater los angeles auto show.
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Energy star is introduced by the U.S. enviromental protection agency.
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George bush signs a comprehensive energy bill.
